How much can you take??

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It's a long conglomeration of thoughts/rambles from Friday's to today's doings, and I'll forewarn you up front, that means it's L-O-N-G, so if you need to hit the little X and save it for later, now's your chance (LOL!!)

(( From Friday night ))

Every once in awhile, I have candy at my desk "for the co-workers" to enjoy. Well, it is stressful at work and for my work-partner and I, it has turned into our crack addiction.

So, we promised ourselves it would be gone from the desk on or before New Year's. Yesterday (Thursday), I got rid of it.

Today, we hung a sign over our inbox that said "If you don't have chocolate or alcohol, keep walking" (( Chocolate for me, alcohol for her )) It was a joke, but that should tell you how stressful our day went.

Whew. For a "short week", it was VERY LONG!! I hope next week can only be better. I have two Starbucks locations that they are disputing the charges of electric/gas over ("someone" other than "us" or "Starbucks" opened the accounts and Corp says that it is not their location, etc. So, I call the utility said SHUT 'EM OFF. I pray that I have been given correct information, because right now, I don't care if these two locations get shut off. The one that was my fault, I was sick over it, remember. These ones.... who cares!! That'll teach them to get and give accurate information. I think you are all safe for your addictions LOL - one is in BFE Nevada in the middle of the desert and the other one.... I can't remember.

Anyway. Members of Team Potluck decided to order Chinese for lunch Friday. Asked me to join them. I said "Uhhhhhhh I don't think so, I *have* to weigh in tomorrow" If I have learned ONE thing over the past 10 months (LOL) it is to *not* eat Chinese the day before weigh-in!! LOL!! I told them you all need to order stuff like this on a Monday so I can/will participate some time, because I ain't doing it the day before WI any more. I really didn't feel left out.

I had my anchors out at my desk to remind me of my choices: my before/now pictures, my WW 10% key ring and all the charms and my "CHOICE" stone. It really helps. Do you use anchors? Things to remind you of where you have been/are at?

Made it another GREEN day for me baby!! I went to Curves, so am on-track with my exercising this week. Oh yeah, someone asked: yes, I am only going to report my WW weigh-ins, regardless of what I decide to do about getting on my own scale during this challenge. I don't want to have my graphs (or my psyche) go crazy with daily weigh-ins anyway, so probably won't do it daily.

I can't believe how many people are looking into this book!! I should get referral bonuses of some kind LOL!! (( JUST KIDDING ))

Happy weekend - be good - stay warm, dry and hydrated. Plan for next week!!

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Go to this website:

http://people.bu.edu/salge/52_small_steps/weight_loss/foods_to_eat/1.html

You can do "one change a week" and at the end of the year, have a whole new healthier YOU!!

I'm all about baby steps, this is cool!!

************************** Now for some Saturday thoughts ***********************

Things to Do....... before you step on the scale!!

Remove nail polish and file down the length. (Additionally give up the acrylics!) Remove all unnecessary hair. Don't even think about an underwire bra. Remove make up, forget the lotion. Denim is not your friend on Weigh Day. Take off all jewelry. Take off shoes and socks. Take off belts. Pee... and pee again. Exhale all the air from your lungs. Suck in your stomach... (It might not help, but you'll feel thinner.) Try to balance on one foot when the weigher isn't looking.

LOL!! I saw these on a piece of paper at the WW scale today and laughed so hard over them!!

Ok - on that note: yes, I am up this week (even though I know the sodium is leaving the building). Gained 1.4 this week. Not too shabby, really. For those of you that don't remember, I gained 3.0 following Thanksgiving, so this is a great accomplishment to gain only HALF of that!!

Anyway. I am battling the demon of *not* wanting to go to Curves this morning.

I got up, went to WW and bought the new "Deluxe" 2008 Members Kit - has the new food companion/dining out guide, a CD/DVD of tips and inspirations, what else, I don't know. Coupons, a 3-month tracker - I love these, you can look back further than the current week and track the trends - then a book called "Shot in the Arm" which is inspirational stories or something. $38 smackers, but I deserve it. It's my New Year's gift to myself.

OK - so I came home from WW and am trying to talk myself out of going to Curves, but I know I *need* to go to Curves today so I really will. I needed some nourishment first. I noticed that is not on the list of things to do before weighing in, is to fast for 12 hrs LOL!! So, I had a breakfast scramble of sorts - home done - had potatoes with green and red peppers in it, ham chunks (leftovers from Christmas still) and scrambled eggs with a little cheese on top. Add to that a cup of comfort, I mean egg nog/milk mixed - and the day can't go wrong LOL!!

I can tell I am PMSing this weekend. I do feel bloated from the PMS-pre TOM issues going on, but that's ok.

You know how I have been saying I am working on my New Year's GOALS?? One thing, I have decided, is of course scale-related. I am at 258.6 today with my small gain. I try to go by 's () lose 5 lbs a month goal. So, I quickly do the math since I am a numbers cruncher and less 60 lbs for 2008 equals 198.6 so all bets aside, it is my goal and plan to be in ONEDERLAND at the end of 2008!!

HOW'S THAT FOR A GOAL FOR 2008??!!

I know you will all be watching in amazement and awe (LOL) as those pictures I've posted to the group get smaller and smaller through 2008!!

**** and the last update (so far LOL!!) for Saturday ******

OK - for those of you that are waiting and wondering: yes indeedy I went to Curves today!! I couldn't break my green and yellow ratio and add a red in there by not working out on a day I could!! Plus, they close early on Monday so I don't know if I will get there that day and Tuesday they are closed. Since next week is up in the air, I really didn't want to skip today. ;-) (( you are almost blinded by the shine from my halo, right?? LOL!! ))

Then. I went to TRU to pick up my next-to-last paycheck and be sure whether or not I am on the schedule for tomorrow "my last day." Thank you God, I am not working tomorrow! Since I am "quitting" the manager had my paycheck in the office to speak with me vs. the customer service desk gals just giving it out.

A - I think they have "this" conversation with all of the seasonal employees: "it was a great season, we couldn't have done it without you, blah blah blah, thanks for your help" B - he said he thoroughly hopes I come back in the future (NOOOOOO!!!!!!) - LOL!! C - in the world of employment, I *am* glad that I left with the door open to return - looks better to future employers than if I were crappy and they would never re-hire me D - he knows I am committed for tax season (yes, the tax man calleth and I told him I will work for him so I am going Wed to learn all about the "Rapid Refunds" programs so when it is time, I know how to do that paperwork. Then Saturday is a 1/2 day paid hoohah to learn more about his specific office "rules" and procedures, etc.) E - so I told him (TRU Manager): "sure, I'll look you guys up next October for Christmas" LOL!! He said "no, I was thinking maybe for Easter and then some weekends here and there through summer/fall" WHYYYYYYY do we have to commercialize every single holiday people?? Hello??????? Especially the ones about the birth and then death/resurrection of Our Saviour????

Thank you for letting me vent. I know, I know... I am an American and a parent and yes, I do like to shop for my kids and give them gifts and presents for various reasons, but <sigh> it still gets old. Christmas wasn't even here and they are plugging Valentine's day. You know the endless cycle.

Anyway. I have got to read. I did some grocery shopping, have the laundry going. Dontcha just love weekends to play catch up?? Be good!! I *will* be back to post Day 2 and 3 thoughts, I promise!!

in WA310/258.6/170 (WW Flex) +1.4 this week (Merry Christmas)WOOOOHOOOOO - 51.4 lbs gone!!Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps, if you are not willing to move your feet.-AnonymousSee AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter.