Newlyweds Cathy and Irving navigate the treacherous waters of couple-hood. From pampered pets to prying parents, they’ve got a lot to learn! Wedding or not, it’s still all about Cathy - she personifies the young career woman and her typical daily obstacles. Ice cream, panic attacks, stress and love are all in a day’s work. We read, we identify, we laugh. Who could ask for more?
Cathy is the Everywoman. She deals with diets, self-esteem, in-laws, and letting her husband know that she is the boss. Everyone can identify with her shopping, bills, taxes, planning for the future and coping with her husband’s incessant computer golf games. Whether you are a newlywed, single, or have been married for decades, all will enjoy the daily predicaments of Cathy and Irving.
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SUSAN NEWMAN
said, 3 months ago
Almost two years ago, I had laproscopic surgery to repair a hernia.
Since then, the pounds have been dropping off!
Of course, it helps that I’ve cut portions (although I still eat what I like).
ncalifgirl58 said, 3 months ago
Happy Sunday all. I agree, cutting portions has been the best way to lose weight. And cutting sugar too.
lightenup
said, 3 months ago
I’ve done it mostly like Cathy is reading about. I’ll choose something, like giving up chips or smaller portions, do that until it becomes a habit, and then I’ll choose something else. And now it’s all just a normal part of life for me, and I feel great! I have my vices (chocolate, wine, an occasional cookie or dessert), but I don’t go overboard.
Happy Sunday, Cathy clan!
rgcviper said, 3 months ago
Ow. I think my brain just exploded.
HI, MOM. Happy Sunday, nutty “Cathy” Clan.
AndiJ said, 3 months ago
Ummm…Low cal usually=high in sugar. Not good.
GretchensMom said, 3 months ago
Slim-Fast diet drink (chocolate-flavored, of course!) + smaller portions + no seconds + less wine + no desserts + willing to be hungrier than usual = me losing 3 lbs. this week! Oh, wait . . . except that when I weighed last week, I was UP 2 lbs. from the previous week so I’ve only really lost 1 lb. over the last 2 weeks. {huge sigh} But still, that makes a total of 6 lbs. LOST since the first of the year — which is a whole lot better than the other way around!!!!!
;-)
Hi, rgcviper!
Hi, lightenup! Hope you’re feeling well today!
Hello and Happy Sunday to the whole “Cathy” gang! Hope everyone’s had a really great weekend so far!
Looks like I may be joining everyone here on Sundays from now on. GretchensDad cut our cable mid-October last year and now he’s gotten so fed up with the continually-rising cost of the newspaper that he’s cancelled that too! So, unless the (newspaper) offers us a deal that’s too good to turn down and we become subscribers again . . . no longer having to do that part of my normal Sunday routine will free me up with enough time before going over to my mother’s house to allow me the opportunity to visit my favorite place in the whole online world to be: and that’s right here with all my whacky, nutty friends on “Cathy’s Corner”!!!!!
:-)
Teresa said, 3 months ago
Welcome!
Glad you’re here!
Shyygirl27 said, 3 months ago
I’m learning portion control on things I really like and eating lighter most of the time. I’m down 6 lbs since the beginning of the year a lot more to go.
Happy Sunday fellow Cathy Nuts! Glad to “see” you GretchensMom!
lightenup
said, 3 months ago
@GretchensMom
Hi sis! Even though I’m sorry that you don’t get the newspaper anymore (I get one 2 days a week and love the paper version more than the electronic version mostly), we’re glad to “see” you here more often! You always put a smile on my face! :-)
lightenup
said, 3 months ago
BTW I’ve been meaning to mention that Cathy looks great in that second panel!! In fact, it cracked me up so much, it’s now my avatar! LOL!!!
rowena28
said, 3 months ago
@GretchensMom
Are you being held prisoner? Are enslaved in some male-dominated country where women have no rights? If not, I don’t see why you can’t get your own cable and newspaper subscriptions.
lindz.coop
said, 3 months ago
Hi Cathyites!! Congrats to you Mom!! And to you Shygirl!! I keep it just low enough to get my Weight Watchers free every month — and I’m satisfied with that. I learned a lot about portion distortion & control thru that program. If you want to see what’s wrong with our diet go see “A Place At The Table” it’s a real eye-opener.
lightenup
said, 3 months ago
@rowena28
It’s called working together with your spouse on a household budget. Cooperation and partnership… ever heard of it? It’s an endangered species in DC so maybe not, but most people work at it.
rowena28
said, 3 months ago
@lightenup
Did you read what she wrote? “GretchensDad cut our cable mid-October last year and now he’s gotten so fed up with the continually-rising cost of the newspaper that he’s cancelled that too!” That doesn’t sound like a joint decision; it sounds like a unilateral decision made by a sexist pig who things he is in charge.
rowena28
said, 3 months ago
@lightenup
If they were “working together on a household budget” she would have said something like, “we decided” to cancel the cable, and then the newspaper, to save money or whatever reason. That is not how she put it & that is significant.