The results are in...

Weight watchers was a little bit disappointing last night. i gained .4 of a pound.

Well what went wrong, I don't know.

It must be my body is rejecting the weight loss thing

or it was because I ....

1. went to the movies and ate too much popcorn.
2. didn't exercise enough.. weekends are hard for me to exercise.
3. didn't count the points right.
4. didn't drink enough water and substituted with soda.

and the list goes on...


I did go to the movies.. i saw Meet the Robinsons.That's the one where the dinosaur says... I have a big head and little arms...
It was very cute and I really enjoyed it. Yes, I was probably the oldest person there that didn't have children with me. I was delighted to see that the theater put the movie right by the entrance and all during the previews and clips they show before the movie was all geared towards the children. It is a G rated movie and a true G rated movie. I know a lot of people who don't frequent the movie theater but this one is worth the rent.

I ate too much popcorn. I didn't measure the popcorn before I ate it. But it was so good. i will be more prepared if there is a next time.

I missed a day of walking and I didn't walk as many times around the track as I usually do. I cut it short and cheated myself. I invested in the activity points pedometer and I will wear it on my hip everyday.

My measurements could be a little different than actual weight watcher measurements. So I spent the money and got the scale. It will tell me exactly how much the point value is when weighing my food.

I just have to learn that I have to get a bottle of water when I reach for the soda bottle at the stores.

Life lessons learned. I will try harder next week.

The meeting was geared towards having the Easter meal. Well, I don't have to worry about that. Just the sunrise service breakfast we have. I am making boiled eggs, I can have one of those and I will take some grits or instant oatmeal and eat that. Hopefully, someone will bring a fruit bowl and I can have a cup of that. I will take my measuring scoop and be a good girl. NO DOUGHNUTS OR MUFFINS!!!

I may even surprise Mrs. Riffe and make peanut butter muffins for her to take on her trip and then bring the rest to the breakfast. I will ask Connie though because Tim likes them and she may make them for Tim. I use Jackie's recipe but use the smaller bite sized muffin pan that makes 24 instead of the bigger one that makes 6. I don't have to use the muffin liners and the smaller ones are easier for the children. And besides they are prettier and can be used for brunches when you have company.


And to quote the movie....

KEEP MOVING FORWARD!!




Remember to get a little behind you have to leave a little behind.

She's in Chicago

Grace called and is in Chicago. She left England @ 7:10 am and got to Chicago at 11:00 am. She couldn't talk long but she still has to travel to Knoxville, TN.

Thanks for the prayers and continue praying for their safety on the trip back to school.

Relay for Life 4/28/07-4/29/07

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Copy and past the above link on your address bar if you wish to sponsor me for the Relay for Life Walk sponsored by the American Cancer Society.


For all that know me, remember May 13, 2006 my daddy went to heaven mainly because it was God's will and due to complications from Lung Cancer.

I really think that there are only a few charities we should support and why:

1. Any cause for Christ
Missionaries that are through a fundamental mission board. Children's Ministries, Fundamental Bible College (let me tell you about a young lady that goes to Crown College or some outstanding young gentlemen that have gone or go to Florida Baptist College..
Everything that is listed as a cause for Christ isn't always what they say they are. CHECK THEM OUT FIRST!!!!!!!!

If you are unsure of which ones to give to check with your Pastor and he can advise you.

2. The American Cancer Society

Because so many people are stricken with cancer today. My family has had at least 6 people that have died with cancer. Heaven is filled with a lot of my church members that have died with cancer.
One day I will need to tell you about my friend Vera. She is a cancer survivor..
Or how about the young lady who thought she had ovarian cancer, went to Moffitt Cancer Center and had an operation and found out that very day she doesn't have cancer. Sure, many have succumbed to cancer, but how many have survived?

3. The American Diabetes Association

I have diabetes, my daughter, 2 uncles, my cousin, 2 aunts and how many more family members that do not know it.
My church has about 5 members that do not have diabetes.

4. Any Cause for Children
Well, how can we not give for children, for legitimate causes...
There are some out there that I wouldn't help because of their reputation. I cannot name them all but before you support a cause, check it out.

Our children will be the ones running the nursing homes (they may even have to put us in one), making legislation for the senior citizens, and raising tomorrow's leaders. Why not make sure that they are well- educated (spiritually and scholastically) and healthy to become a leader of the country. They may be the next Lee Robertson, Clarence Sexton, Bruce Turner, Jack Riffe, Marlena Evans, Loretta Riffe, Rita Vernoy, Pam Rios, Jackie McCobb, Tim Padgett, Sarah Padgett, John and Sara Anderson, Charles and LuRonn Shaw, or maybe even JoJo Moffitt or Grace Bowden (she is on her way to becoming such a Godly Woman and she is my daugther.

Or for those of you who do not know these people and what they stand for. How about Ronald Reagan or the Georges (Washington, Bush and Bush).


I'm done now. Back to work.
Please help support the cause.

The moment of Truth!!

Now, that I can stop long enough from drinking my weight in water and grazing on my carrot sticks, squash, zucchini, radishes and cherry tomatoes. I can tell you how the Weight Watcher's Meeting went:


I lost 3.5 pounds !!!!

Hip, Hip Hooray!!!

A couple of cute stories to go along with it.
Story #1.
One of the requirements is that you drink at least 6 8 ounce glasses of water a day.
Well, I told Pam that I felt like a fish because I was swimming in soooo much water.
You guessed it.. my glasses are 16 ounces and not 8 ounces and I was drinking 6 of those a day.

It didn't hurt me and my feet are not swelling as bad. Yes, I am drinking 6 16 ounces of water and only 1 diet pepsi per day.

And one more for the road...
Yesterday was a pretty hectic day and I didn't get my mid morning snack and it make me hungrier all day long. Well, I hadn't eaten enough points yet and I knew what I was going to have for dinner. I was so hungry when I went to gas station that I went inside with my points calculator and started looking at the calories,fats and fiber on the bags in my right hand while figuring out the points on the calcuator with my left hand. I can have 9 pretzels for 2 points... woohoo!!! yippe skippy!!!

Now, that is either pretty silly or desparate. I think the later applies.


What did I have for dinner?
I am sooo glad you asked.

Well, I went to Applebee's. Nothing like going to the Weight Watchers meeting and then out to dinner afterwards, huh?




I had a Weight Watchers grilled shrimp salad.
It was very good. It was romaine lettuce, red onions and snow pea pods with a lemon vinagrette dressing. It is only 4 points and an unsweetened iced tea.



I still feel the urge to hop around the house like a rabbit.
Yes, I still think I am swimming, but I will make it work.


Now a little bit of ranting.
Why does all diet food have to have bell peppers in them. There are only 2 foods that I absolutely cannot stand to eat

1. bell peppers - red, green, purple, yellow orange or whatever other color they come in.

I tried a lean cuisine dinner the other day. it was a spinach, mushroom and chicken panini sandwich. It looked really, really good and I took a bite and what was the first taste in my mouth- roasted red peppers.
You can give me jalepeno, banana pepper or Greek pepper and I will enjoy them.

In fact, when I go out to eat, I will tell the waitress that I am allergic to them.



2. tuna fish (except for Pam's, my own or Subway's) and then I really have to be in the mood for it. I only have it in my house because I am supposed to have some sort of protein in the pantry if we have a natural disaster, right?



So, don't be offeneded if you invite me to dinner and I decline the tuna stuffed peppers. You can have my share. I will hop around the room with my carrot sticks and salad.

She Called

While I was working my house phone rang.
You see, I have 3 phones to answer now.
My work phone
my cell phone
and
my house phone.

My house phone usually doesn't ring during my work hours and when it does ring it is usually important.

The caller id said unknown name, unknown number.
I almost didn't answer it.
I thought it was another telemarketer.


When I said hello and the other person said MOM. I was surprised! It was my baby and she called to say hello and to ask me what I wanted her to bring me back.

I said anything that she would like to. But my thoughts were just yourself would be fine with me.


She said she has taken a lot of pictures and is having a great time. She bought a calling card for $10.00 and it lasts 21 minutes so she couldn't talk long.

She has been to London.
Went to Winston Churchill's museum and the War room for WWII.

I asked her if she had been to Buckingham Palace to make faces at the guards. She said No. That is one of her dreams is to make a guard laugh at Buckingham Palace and to go to Italy.

I don't have anything else to report. I don't know when they are leaving England and I don't know her schedule. all I know is she is in England and doing what God wants and God is watching over her and protecting her.

Weight Watchers

Well I finally did it.

I joined Weight Watchers again.

I weigh xxx and need to lose xxx to be healthier.

This time I will lose this weight for my health and for myself.

Not to:

1. please someone else.
2. please the world.


I have prayed about this and even cried myself to sleep (in the past) over my weight.

Meetings are Tuesday nights @ 5 pm.
I will keep you updated on Wednesday's as to my progress.

By the way, Grace made it to England ok. I haven't gotten any calls from her but I do know she can use the ATM in England, according to her bank balance.

Keep praying for her.

Off to England

Today, my daughter, Grace leaves for England on a missions trip with the Crown College Choir. They are visiting London, North Ireland and the campus of the British division of Crown College. What an exciting trip! Hope you have a great time baby ducks!

Please pray for them:

1. their testimonies
2. The hearts of the English will soften enough to hear the Gospel.
3. their safety.

I know that she is in God's hands and HIS WILL WILL BE DONE.