Roll Call 5/15/09 IT'S FRIDAY!!!

[rajenki]

Happy friday everyone!

I survived my lack-of-preparedness yesterday and hit ketosis late yesterday afternoon! WOHHOOO!! My ankles are back to normal size and the scale is showing 273.8...which I can totally accept for my actions.

My plans for this weekend include an hour with a personal trainer tomorrow (wohoo!!!), a get together with friends tomorrow night and then spending the rest of my time doing a purge in my home. Gotta get ready to put the house on the market if I lose my job So....purge first...then a couple of repainting tasks and installing some trim I never reinstalled after doing some work a couple years ago. *sigh*...I love my house, but if I lose my job, my mortgage would be 3/4 of my unemployment check...things around here just aren't good so I'm not optimistic about finding work right away.

Food for today...well I'm working from home, so the options are endless. I started with a taco omlet for breakfast, lunch or dinner will be a broccoli beef alfredo cassarole...and then I'll figure out something for the remaining meal. I have access to my celery and cream cheese snacks...so I'm all set. Water should be a slam dunk.

So that's me in a nutshell for today. Hope everyone has a fantastic, low carb, high energy, motivated weekend!

[brightstar7801]

TGIF! I can't wait for this work week to be over! I have to go to the grocery store to stock up on food, I'm out of mixed salad veggies, and I need to get more eggs and bacon.

I can't wait to do my official weigh in on Monday. I am also excited because for Memorial Day I'm going to visit my hubby in TX! I hope that I lose a few more lbs, I'd like to not be in the overwieght category by the time I see him! Still on plan, haven't fallen off the wagon so far!

[love4scotland]

I'm here! For the unemployed TGIF doesn't mean much but at least I'm feeling better than I have in ages.

Plans for the weekend. Continue stair climbing and spent some time with my hubby.

Have a great weekend everyone.

[kmrsail]

Enjoying my chicken salad and greens, so I thought I would pop in during lunch and say hi.

I'm feeling great....I did, however, just hear my tummy rumble and I now remember how my induction flu started the first time. Oh well. It won't last long.

[tangotori]

Morning Everyone!

Even though I've had 2 work weeks from the extremely hot place (like others... must be in the stars 'cause I'm hearing lots of complaints!!) I've stayed on plan through the stress and termoil... and it's paid off because I weighed in at 191 this morning!! Of course that number could be 192 tomorrow, but I'm not worried... 191 is here and before you know it I'll be 190, my next mini-goal, and well on my way to 189!!

I feel pretty damn great!
Oh... and 191 means that I've officially lost a total of 40 pounds since starting plan on January 1st!! To quote Becki "WoooHooo!!"

I think I'm going to have hubby take some current pics - then I'll post my start pics with my current pics and see if we (you wonderful STAC supporters and I) can see the difference You know... it's all about the photo... when I look in the mirror I like what I'm seeing, but to see the comparison between now and then will definitely energize me even more! So... watch for that!

EV = Great advise on the pot-luck/buffet... I especially like the part where you said that Ozlover could come to roll call tomorrow bragging about her successes!! Perfect

Julie = So too bad about your hubby needing dental surgery. If there's one thing I can't stand it's anything to do with the dentist! It never used to be a problem - in fact I once had to have serious oral surgery (wired shut for a few weeks) - but I find that the older I get the less tollerant I am of the cleaning, drilling, poking... argh! I'm shuddering just writing about it!! Don't listen to me... I'm positive your husband will do well and he'll be so glad to have the pain go away permanently!! Sounds like you're donig well on plan, by the way... hope you'll get out for a few of your great hikes this weekend, rain or shine!

Kelly = I chuckled when I read your post! I found myself imagining you at the previous appointment making sure there was a standing order in your file that you are NOT to be weighed in the afternoons. I'll bet you left an impression!

Bright = Going to visit your hubby is great motivation! Looking forward to hearing about your official weigh-in on Monday!

Becki = I'm so sorry to hear that you have to put your place on the market. If you need some direction for staging your place PM me. I can give you my e-mail and you can send me some pics to look over/comment on. In today's market it's all about those first impressions - and those first impressions often come via the on-line MLS listings. You gotta make your place look good! I'm so happy to hear that you're in ketosis and fully back on plan again... excellent for you!! Enjoy your workout with your personal trainer tomorrow!!

Proud = I love golf... I'm NOT very good, but I really enjoy it! I hope you have a great weekend at the tournament... and I KNOW you'll be able to avoid all the "poison"!!

KMR = MMM Chicken Salad! You've got me thinking about my lunch and it's still a few hours away!!

Lots of new "faces" ~ looking forward to hearing more about your journey and getting to know you!

Oh... and before I forget?
Here in Canada we're getting a long weekend with Monday off. How's that for a TGIF incentive!! And the funnest part? Monday's holiday is called "Victoria Day". Yep. We celebrate ME!!

I may check back later... if not, have a great on plan day!!
Vickie (a.k.a. Victoria)

[Grniidgrl]

Happy Friday Everyone!!

I have so much to babble about and so little time to do it

Floodette - I just noticed you are only 1lb away from goal? Or have you been there for ages and just maintaining? Either way .. awesome job!!

Ev Thanks for starting things off again! You are such an early bird! I get up at 5am .. but I cant imaging speaking at that hour .. let alone typing!

Julie - please PM or post the recipe for Cheesecake muffins!!

Vickie - you are 2lbs ahead! Way to go!! I was a solid 193 this morning and it was my TOM - so not tottaly concerned that you are beating me

Becki- Vic is right .. first impressions are everything! I was a realtor for a couple years and found that the houses that were "done" or staged properly were the ones that flew off the market. Speaking of which.. Is there no way you think you'll be able to stay? Are you even sure you will be able to sell it for enough of a profit+realtor commission to pay off your mortgage and walk away with your equity?

Bah... my lunch hour is over .. I'll check in tonight!

~ Dana ~

[Focused]

Hello everyone!
Love the atmosphere in this roll call.
End of Day 1 on plan for me. Woot. I think I lasted a whole 7 days the last time around (in December). Hoping that this support will make the difference...

Tomorrow AM is home chores/etc. PM is a "singles group w. dinner after. I think I might just eat a full dinner before I go and sit with the crowd. I don't like doing that, but have no idea about sauces, etc and feel like it's too much of a hassle to explain all the different dietary requirements (I'm also peanut allergic, blah.)

Looking forward to coming in here and posting success!!!

[ChristyAL]

Happy Friday everyone!

Just a quick check in to let you all know I'm here and on plan 100%!

Have a great weekend!