~Off Topic Thread~

[Krikit 1,163]

Good morning/afternoon everyone. I've been gone for a bit whilst visiting with my sister and her husband. She brought so many goodies that it was just like Christmas when I was a kid. We dropped them back at the airport on Sunday (for their cruise) and then we'll drive down to Lauderdale to pick them up next Saturday for another visit before they head back home.

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Hurrah!

I wish I could encapsulate the magic of Christmas that I felt as a kid.

Family visits are great! As much as I adore my family I wouldn't want to actually live with any of them again, but I love it when they come to stay for a short while

[Krikit 1,163]

Hurrah!

I wish I could encapsulate the magic of Christmas that I felt as a kid.

Family visits are great! As much as I adore my family I wouldn't want to actually live with any of them again, but I love it when they come to stay for a short while

No, I definitely don't want to live with any of them again. It's hard enough adjusting to a husband.

[snowfrostedlashes 0]

Okay, have just been trying on some pretty underwear over lunchtime (bought a new white bra and a chemise) but had to endure sight of lumpy fat body in the changing room mirror. As I am already restricting my food intake I was wondering if anyone knew of any good thigh / stomach exercises that I could do at home that would actually make a difference in the space of only three weeks? (Or should I just plan to leave the lights off *groans* )

[weedebz 0]

Okay, have just been trying on some pretty underwear over lunchtime (bought a new white bra and a chemise) but had to endure sight of lumpy fat body in the changing room mirror. As I am already restricting my food intake I was wondering if anyone knew of any good thigh / stomach exercises that I could do at home that would actually make a difference in the space of only three weeks? (Or should I just plan to leave the lights off *groans* )

oh I'd love to hear any ideas too. I'm just doing loads of crunches every evening.

[Alex & Rachel 78]

I know that I'm going to have to get used to doing all the housework and chores; things are split pretty evenly between my housemate and me right now, but even when Alex actually tries his standards don't quite match my own! I should be fine, though; I get a huge sense of satisfaction from cleaning, so in a strange way I really enjoy it.

As for my family...I'm the eldest of six and what with hairy pets and boisterous brothers and underwear-stealing sisters life growing up was a little hectic to say the least. Thankfully once I reached my teens I no longer had to share a bedroom so I managed to retain my sanity.

Thigh/stomach exercises? I don't really have any advice for exercises to do at home, sorry! I go to the gym and lift weights for those areas. Squats are probably a good bet. I'm trying to find a good article on t-nation that I lost the link to.

[ajames79 0]

I use and exercise ball and I love it!

I do all sorts of things with it and you can find most of the exercises online!

Good luck!

[j4k 0]

i want to get zumba dvds and try them with my sister...i just don't feel like shelling out all that $$...we have a few exercise dvds and we tend to do them together a few nights a week...makes it more fun to curse out the thin woman on the tv together! we were losing weight before the holidays and now it's time to get back on track!

[Jeraly 4]

I'm just so lazy... I used to do 200 crunches a day and started getting a washboard stomach, got grossed out, stopped and it all turned flabby... never got back to the washboard but swear if I do I won't be so grossed out next time!!

[Randy + Maggie 0]

oops,,sorry ladies, I must of taken a wrong turn at the UK !!!ermmmmm,,I was looking for the forum search,,, but, heck, once I got in here, thought it wouldn't hurt to take a peek around,and OMG. I'll just leave now, sorry (takes one last look)

[Ban Hammer 12,876]

g'day all

[snowfrostedlashes 0]

Hola *peers at the computer screen sleepily*

I just can't seem to wake up properly lately - spend the whole day feeling like I need a nap despite having had 7.5 hours sleep of a night. I hate January.

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Hey, everyone's welcome, here! Don't feel like you have to go!

I hate January too. It's so much nicer to be able to wake up to some sunshine.

Good afternoon everybody. Last night I made a fish pie for some friends and despite washing my hands about twenty times I can't seem to get the smell off!

[snowfrostedlashes 0]

Last night I made a fish pie for some friends and despite washing my hands about twenty times I can't seem to get the smell off!

Try rubbing your hands with a sliced green pepper or lemon juice or, if you have some of that bio handwash gel that ought to do it.

*yawns for the umpteenth time* I think I'm going to try going to bed at 22:30 tonight to see if it helps!

[Krikit 1,163]

Good morning/afternoon everyone. Yes, do try the fresh lemon to get the smell off your hands. (Hadn't heard of green pepper, though. Interesting.) If you don't have any lemons, try rubbing your fingers in some pocket change. That works too.

Edited January 23, 2008 by Krikit