Posts by green_eyes

Hello G4Gers!

I see that 2BB, MM and Safina have been holding down the fort (keeping the G4G Hall lively).  Thank God!!I have been really out of the loop lately.  Don't know why I cannot get going lately, but I am trying get back on track and STAY THERE!  I had some medication changes and I think it has affected my get and go.  I know that's no excuse, but that's my sad story.

From the posts I've been reading you all are doing a GREAT job of staying on a healthy track!!  Good for you!  You are inspiring me to get myself in line.  

I was looking at some Spring photos of Western Australia in Wunderground and was thinking of Jella.  What a beautiful place.  I hope she is doing well and enjoying her Spring and Summer.   

Anyway, I am happy to count calories again and be a part of this wonderful group.  I don't want those holiday pounds to sneak up on me so I am making an extra effort now to combat those times a comin.

Have a GREAT day!

Morning Gang!!

How's everyone today?   I am doing well, however, someone brought in some Krispy Kreme donuts today and I'll have to use MM's sword to fend them off.

Skewered them and then cut them into little pieces.  HA!! Take that you bad donuts. 

I had just finished my healthy apple and yogurt when those donuts walked in. I'm OK now. 

2BB: Congrats on completing your glass ceiling.  I knew you could do it.

Meisha: Thanks for asking about my mom and foot.  Mom is doing fine. She is always so sweet and always smiling.  My foot is MUCH better and I have back to working out on the treadmill, walking outside and lifting weights.  My goals this week is to be back to my normal workout schedule and be more consistent now that I am better.

Apple Eaters: Yes I've been loving my Eastern apples that I buy a half a peck a week lately.  Even makes my skin look and feel better.     

Have a Terrific Tuesday!

 Good Morning Everyone!!!

KK: I am very sorry to hear about your news and I am praying for you as well. Bless you and I hope your surgery goes well.  We miss you around here!! 

Hope everyone is doing well.  I am OK and trying to keep up with all of you.  I have been getting into the Fall groove have been cleaning up the garden and yard for the winter.  On my day off yesterday I went to the gym and did all kinds of things just for me.   It was nice.  

Back to the races today

Have a good day everyone!

Morning Everyone!!

2BB & 4SQ: Hooray!! You've returned to us.  We missed you very much!  Sounds like you both are doing well except for that head cold. 2BB Feel better fast!  My darn foot was better and then came back this week.  It has made it difficult for me to work out, but I am determined to do some kind of activity each day no matter what.  Instead of walking I will just lift weights or maybe use the stationary bike at the gym which would be a good change.

Boots, VSTAR, Meisha:  Keep up with your healthy lifestyle cause as you mentioned you do not want to take any extra weight into your 40's.  I am 47 and I am having a HECK of a time losing and especailly keeping that weight off.  It's a whole other ball of WAX after 40.  So keep doing what your doing cause it's sounds to me you all are doing a GREAT job!

Vstar:  CONGRATULATIONS on your jeans.  I would be thrilled.  You just may fit into that 12.   

Today is honey's Birthday and I am going to spoil him as much as I can.  I am very grateful to have him & my family.  I feel blessed even if the world seems to be going crazy.  Thank You Group for being here as well so we can all muddle through. 

Make it a GREAT Day!!

Good Morning G4 Gold Group!

Boots & Vstar: It's my turn.  We usually have someone keep this thread going.  It's only been over the last week that it has been quiet.  I have not chimmed in much because my company is in so much turmoil I no longer know who I really work for.  So I guess you can figure I work for one of those banks that are getting sold.

Like everyone else life has really become a real struggle lately and staying on a healthy track is even harder right now.  I have been trying to keep up with my workouts or just working around the house if I cannot get to the gym.  As long as I move and do some kind of physical activity each day I guess that's better than nothing at all. 

Vstar:  I joined your new group, but I do like this one and hope it stays alive.  Also thank you for the bmr explanation.  This always confuses me as well.  I am been trying to stick to 1600 calories a day.  For the most part I have done it except for those TOM times.   

New Week and I plan to be more patient with myself, my family, and try to have a brighter outlook.  As you can see last week brought me down, but not for long since I am by nature a very optimistic person.

Have a Good Week and I give each of you a High Five in achieving your goals. 

 Happy Monday Gang!

Everyone sounds busy and happy.  I've been taking it easy since last week when I had my foot problem.  Thank you all for your advise and comments. It's much better now and I need to get back to exercising.  I did walk over the weekend about 2 miles.  We had a very rainy weekend, but Sunday morning I was to get out and walk.    Calorie Counting has not been so good since I was miserable for a couple of days and needed some comfort food.  I made a pumpkin pie which I know Safina would understand, but it must go now.  Beef stew was also good for those cool days.  I puts lots of veggies in it from my garden.   However, today is Monday and there are no more excuses.   

Going back to gym today and already have had my apple and rye toast.

Going for that Rocking October !!!! 

  Have a great day!!

itsmeisha!!!

I almost forgot - Welcome to our wonderful group  Woohoo!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

Since 2BB is not here I'll throw you some beautiful roses!!  Keep up the good work!

Pumpkin Pie - Yum!!

I make at least once a year.  Just love it!  It's that time of year.  I went for an hour walk at lunch today to change it up a bit.  It was so nice.  Where I work we have a place called the Rio where there is a lake, ducks, paddle boats and a boardwalk you can walk around.  It also has many restaurants, shops, and hotels.   A good escape from work and only a mile a away, but I think I walked a good 2 1/2 miles in that time.  Everyone sounds happy and busy.

Good to hear from you Safina!

Enjoy your evening!! {{HUGS}} to all in this Wonderful Group!

Happy Friday Gang!

I've been lurking alot this week.  Went back to the beach last weekend before Hanna made her march and we were lucky that we just got some wind and not much rain on the Outer Banks of NC.  The torrential rain hit my home in Maryland much worse.  This storm hit more inland than expected.  Anyway, I have not posted much since my eating habits have been all over the place.  That dark cloud that Dances dealth with last week has descended on me.  It will pass and I really need to back on my healthy track again!!

2BB - Glad to hear IKE won't be directly hitting your area, but that monster storm IKE sounds so scary.  I am praying for all those folks in Texas.  You must be happy to have completed all that canning.  You are awesome!

VSTAR &  Jella - Best of Luck to you on your new endeavors!!  I could use some changes right now. 

Di_p and Dances - Good for you both to be keeping on track with your exercise and eating habits.  You help keep me accountable.

Waves to everyone and I hope you all have a great weekend!

Good Morning Gang!

We are all slowing getting back online today.  Dances your new pictures are great and your house is beautiful.  I am also looking into your natural cleaning products they sounds wonderful and I love that they are concentrated so they last a long time. 

2BB: I am also amazed at your canning skills.  You have it down pat and are very organized.  What a wonderful skill and help out others in the process.   I think more of us need to be more resourceful especially in these trying financial times.  You have inspired me.  Thank you!    I have heard about Gustav approaching the Gulf and will pray that this storm does not do as much damage as Katrina.  Keep SAFE!

4SQ: Best of luck to you on the Home Schooling that's hard work, but it's nice you are able to get your walks into your hectic schedule.  My best to you and the rest of us who are tying to keep a healthy lifestyle going.  Life sometimes gets in the way of what we should do.  We just need to get back to it as soon as we can.   

In writing this I am speaking to myself  since I have been trying to be healthy and working out, but life keeps throwing me too many issues and hinders me at times. I guess I just need to be more persistent. 

Jella: Glad you are back!! 

VSTAR:  Good to here from you too!  Your weekend sounds great!  I think hearing about all that cleaning is giving me incentive to do a end of summer cleaning this weekend!! 

Take Care Gang!  Keep it Going!!

2BB - I am getting out the trumpets from the G4G Celebration Hall.  We must honor our Super Hero who has achieved her 500 mile goal by the 18th!!!  Woooohoooo!!!!!!!!!  CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Good Morning!!

 4Sq - My heart goes out to you and I admire your courage!!!  You are following your heart and have come a long way in understanding your situation. Not many people bother to do that. Just take one day at a time and trust that God will show you the way and keep you sane.  We are there for you!

 I've been back a couple of days now from the beach and had a wonderful time.  I was constantly riding my bike, swimming or just swinging on the porch.  We were blessed with 80 degree weather and no humidity.  Yes I was in heaven.  Only splurged at the local Ice Cream store once.  They have the most awesome homemade treats and it's only two blocks from my house so it can quite tempting.

Forks - I like the new medal pic.  I hope you are doing well and have been enjoying your summer. 

Vstar, 2BB aka G4G Super Hero, Jella, Lady, Di_p, RG, KK - You all sound motivated and busy - Waves to you all!!

Have GREAT Day!

Hello Gang!

Jella: I love stones and while the camping sounds a bit cold, I would love to find those gems.  Many moons ago I took many classes in stone cutting and faceting.  I hope they have a good time.  It sounds to me like you family is quite adventurous.  Your soup sounds Yummy!  I'll have to try that in the fall. 

2BB: Seems you've been canning for a very long time.  Everything you have canned sounds good to me.  Can you tell I'm hungry. 

I've been pretty good over the last week working out almost every day at the gym and walked alot over the weekend since we got a good shot of lower humidity.  I'll take what I can. I plan to weigh in this week and will hopefully have some good news.  Anyway,  I hope everyone has a happy & healthy day!!

Take Care

Good Morning Ladies!!  Happy Dog Days!!  Hot and Humid here too! 

2BB: Yes I'm here  - I was doing a required online class for work on IT Policies and Standards and almost fell a sleep.  Really exciting stuff NOT! Oh well it's over.  3 more to go.  I am not very proud my myself lately,  just having a hard time getting back into the swing since Mom was sick and work with it's many depressing meetings about layoffs.  We should know who is affected in the next couple of weeks. I know I said last week that I would be recommitting myself well I must get off my lazy Bum as Jella would say and just do it. 

Jella:  Congratulations on your continuing weight loss!!  I am glad for you and hope I can get under 200 very soon.  I need those canon blasts to keep me motivated!

Vstar: I also talk to my Honey about my buddies here.  It's so nice to have this group for encouragement and motivation. 

4SQ: I am glad to hear from you and enjoy the races.  I miss to going to those here in Maryland.  Hope all is well with you and your family.

Back to the salt mines!  Will check in later.

TGIF!!!!!!!

I have never been so happy it's Friday!!  Nice cool morning here and I can't wait to go out and play meaning walk, garden, or just anything outside.

Just thought I'd check in early.  Boy I would love some of that jam 2BB just made.  Sounds Yummy

Hey Boots, Vstar, Jella, Di_p, KK, Lady, 4 Sq, Forks - We miss you!!

Have a Happy Day!