Off the top of my head

Hi Furends,

I am going to give an off the top of my head update on my life happenings in no particular order.

• As you know, the mommy and I are on a diet. The Mommy is down 10 lbs. I am up and down each week. Currently weighing in at 25.2 lbs. The Mommy has been pretty good at following her menu plan. I eat whatever I can as fast as I can. This week I was able to steal the littles waffles and give the old brown eyes to the daddy for some pork loin. Not to mention all the treats and bones I get when the Mommy is at work. The Mommy continues to buy the diet food with the hopes I will actually shed a lb or 2.

• Buster and I have built a pretty good friendship. I am like the older sister. When he barks, I run over like the older pug to handle the problem. But the problem is Buster barks at EVERYTHING. He barks so much the hoomans go crazy. He barks at the cats which bothers the Mommy and he barks at the littles which bothers EVERYONE. He is all bark and no bite though so nothing to fear, just plug your ears.

• The snow. The snow is EVERYWHERE and never goes away. I don't mind it so much but Buster is afraid to leave the deck. Which is pretty sloppy if you know what I mean. Also, all that snow = no sidewalks and therefore, no walks for Rosie :(

• Cats. The cats and I are slowly becoming less friendly. It must be because Buster and I made this Pug alliance and he barks at them all the time so that makes me on his side. I don't mind it that much though chasing them is a little fun (who said that??).

• Finally, sleeping arrangements. I used to be the only one to Velcro to the Mommy but Buster being the baby is ALWAYS on her Lap and has to sleep attached to her hip so I just moved down to her leg at night and squeeze on the lap during TV time. I am a good sharer.

Loves from pugs,

Rosie Marie

P.S. I really need to get some Buster pictures on this blog. Coming soon...

Rumpty Rump

Yep - still on a diet.
Mommy lost 2 more pounds. She is down 8.5.
I am afraid to get on the scale.
Just focus on my cute face!
Loves from pugs,
Rumpty Marie
(Rosie)

Stauts Quo with some Snow

No weight loss this week - I remained the same.

Mom lost .5.

Slow going but no gain.

We got tons of snow here and are just trying to find a place to pee.

Stay warm.

Loves from pugs,
Rosie Marie

We are Going Down Down Down Down Down

This week's weigh In: 24.6. I am down .8 from last week.

Plus, the Mommy lost another pound. Down 6 total in two weeks.

We are on a mission for 2011.

Other than diet, we have been taking our walks.

Buster and I have made a pact to antagonize the cats as much as possible and have been doing a great job. The hoomans are not so happy about this pact but, Buster and I think it is great. Whenever one of us sees a cat on the floor they are free game to bark and chase and the cats go running like crazy (he he). I know we should be nice this time of year but, we just can't resist the chase - and those cats are soooo fun to chase.

Hope you are all getting ready for Santa paws!
Sure hope Buster and I don't get any coal maybe we should layoff until after the New Year - hmmm Nah!

Loves from pugs,
Rosie Maire

Who knocked the cookie box on the floor?

Rosie knocked the cookie box on the floor.
Who Me?
Yes You.
Couldn't be.
Then who?


Buster knocked the cookie box on the floor.
Who Me?
Yes You.
Couldn't Be.
than who?


One of the cats knocked the cookie box on the floor.
Who Us?
Yes You.
Why would we? when the dogs ate all the cookies!!


Good Point!
We need a Cookie Cam. There goes the diet.


Loves from pugs,
Rosie Marie

Weigh In and Buster Update

Well, I got weighed last night. It was good but, all of the Turkey day damage is not gone yet.

This week weigh in: 25.4 lbs.

Down from last week (26 lbs.) but still not back to my weight loss of before the holiday.
The mommy gets weighed tomorrow so we will post on that another day.

Buster Update: He is doing good. Him and I play a lot. He is always in play mode and I have to remind him that pugs are suppose to rest during the day!!
He also snores like a freight train which has woken the mommy up a few times. We thought daddy was bad - no way - Buster Boy can snore with the best of them!!
Another thing about Buster is his tongue is bigger than his mouth and it always hangs out a tiny bit - the mommy says its cute - but I am not so sure.
Other than those few nit picky things, he is pretty nice to have around and the hoomans really like him too! Him and I are like bosom buddies and pretty much do everything together!

Well, Hope you are all getting your pawsents purchased for the howldays!

Loves from pugs,
Rosie Marie

Getting Back On Track

Well with Buster's arrival and the Thanksgiving Holiday my diet went out the window.


Things are now settled down and I am getting back on track. I am going to pretend the last 2 weeks did not happen and start again today. My next weigh in will be in 1 week and I will see where I stand. The mommy is also starting a diet so I may report on her success as well.


Buster is doing great and is a perfect fit for our family. Him and I hang out all the time and play. The mommy says he has a lot of good habits that I should pick up. Not sure what she is talking about. (She says he walks nicer on the leash and that I pull too much.)


Although he does bark a lot at the cats which has Gabby having a heart attack. He is very friendly and I think just wants to play with them. He follows the mommy everywhere and likes to sit on her lap - so now we both do that.


I do think having a brother around is going to be great.


Loves from pugs,
Rosie Marie

WEIGH IN WEEK 2

ROSIE ADDITION

Start Weight: 25.8

Weigh In as of 11/19/2010: 24.6

Weight Loss for this week: .8

Total Overall Weight loss: 1.2 lbs

Whoot Whoot -I am feeling pretty good (and I even had some cookies this week).

Tomorrow is the big day - we got this picture this morning of Buster boarding the transport.

We can't wait to meet him!!

Loves from pugs,

Rosie Marie

Buster is Coming - Buster is Coming

I have the most exciting news. Yep - This is my New Brother - Buster.

Buster is 2 years old - just like me :) and he is coming to live with me this Saturday. YIPPEE! He has a long way to travel to get here. He is starting his trip Thursday morning leaving his foster home in Arkansas and spending the night in Tennessee. Then he boards the transport with all the other rescue doggies and travels up the coast to Maryland, Pennsylvania and then to my state New Jersey. The transport will keep going to deliver all the other doggies all the way up to Massachusetts. I am glad he is getting off early because then I will have all day to play with him and show him around the house. We even got him a new bed, harness and some toys. We are so excited that he is coming to live with us and he will be my buddy for ever and ever.
I will let you all know how things are going after he gets here and tell you all about his exciting adventure (after he tells me of course).

Also, don't forget about the weigh in Friday November 19, 2010. Diet food and green beans. I sure hope Buster likes green beans.

Loves from pugs,
Rosie Marie

WEIGH IN WEEK 1

ROSIE ADDITION

Start Weight: 25.8

Weigh In as of 11/12/2010: 25.4

Total Weight Loss: .4

Whoot Whoot - I lost .4 in my first week. I think that is not bad for a puggy girl like me :)

I need to stay positive and keep eating my green beans.
Thank you all for the encouraging comments - please keep them coming.

Loves from pugs,
Rosie Marie

Before Diet Pics

Now - these are not flattering but I would like to document my weight loss. So here are the awful before diet pictures.

Yup - no spandex shorts for me -just me in my own skin.

Soon to be a wee bit smaller.

Loves from pugs,

Rosie Marie

Yes I Can

Walk

Dog Park

Walk

Green Beans

Diet Food.

My life on a diet.

Weigh in Friday.

Loves from pugs,
Rosie Marie

Biggest Loser - Rosie Style

Starting Weigh In: 25.8 lbs.

Goal weight: 18 lbs.

VET said I should lose 10lbs but the Mommy said lets start with 7lbs.

My new diet:

Day 1 - 1 Can Diet Food

Day 2 - 1 Can Diet Food

Day 3 - 1 Can Diet Food

Day 4 - 1 Can Diet Food

Day 5 - 1 Can Diet Food

Day 6 - 1 Can Diet Food

Day 7 - 1 Can Diet Food

Exercise Program:

Walk at least 2x per day

My VET guarantees results with this food.

Next weigh in November 12, 2010.

Wish me luck. If anyone wants to join me on the weight loss journey - please comment for support!

Loves from pugs,

Rosie Marie