WW Clubs and Groups - Fabulous Forties #84

I'm pasting my post here, it made the old thread go to page 2:
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WOW what a bunch of losers! Ok, I know that's silly, but I had to say it .

Myra! Can you see me from the 150's? How cool for you....I know how long you've waited for this achievement, and the hard work it took to get there. I am proud of you.

Janie, you had a fantastic 3 pound loss! That's a lot of walking...I'll bet you feel great. I can't believe you walked 5 miles in one day.

Joyce, I'd love to get that apple recipe from you. When I was about 13 my older brother (now deceased) and I used to bake apples for a late nite snack, but loaded them up with butter and brown sugar and raisins. Now, those weren't healthy, I know, but it's a great memory of him. I'd love to try them.

Our fondue dinner for Joey's birthday was great.....we spent 3 hours at the restaurant. He likes to make fondue at home, this was the first time I had gone out for it, and it was fun. Especially the dessert fondue, which he chose.....chocolate and caramel with chopped (salted) pecans, laced with rum and flambed! Can we say decadence? LOL I was "good", only dipped strawberries, left the cheesecake and poundcake for the guys to do!

Please say a prayer for my dear aunt Ginny, who was hospitalized yesterday for pneumonia. She's 79, has emphysema, so her condition is not good. The only sister of my Mom, she is my favorite aunt, a loving mother of 8 (!)sons and 1 daughter.

hi to Terri, Essie, Dianne

~Jen



P.S. I have found the pounds that everyone has been losing. If anyone wants to claim theirs, just let me know......

Hi all! I have gotten behind. :dizzy:

Jen,
I am so sorry about your aunt. She is definitely in my prayers.
Please keep us posted on her condition.
That fondue restaurant sounds yummy. Never heard of such a place. I am glad everything went well.
That is so sad about your brother. Thank goodness for memories.
My brother is sad tonight. His dog died today. He is so upset. He made me cry. My ex SIL was the actual owner of Buttons but my brother (Rick) took her to his house as much as his son. She has been through so much. Her husband (Tom) was the one that died in the mining accident at 45 yrs. old. this past April and now her dog. Tom loved that little dog. He was 12 yrs. old. My brother was crying on the phone. I swear I have never heard him cry, ever. That was upsetting. He LOVES all animals. Buttons died all of a sudden. No warnings at all.



So many losers since I have been on.
Joyce, JanieD, Myra. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! :D
150's Myra. "WEIGH" to go!

Joyce,
Rest and take care of yourself. I know easier said than done.
You are doing great! I would love that recipe for apple pie. MMmm!

JanieD,
Thanks for the compliment. I am a few away from goal. I set my goal at 135 and I am only 5'2" and so it is at the high end and I would like to be about 125. We will see.

Dianne,
Congrats on the bowling games. Where ever did you find that gif. :lol:
I love the veggie soup but haven't made it in awhile. Gotta soon.
I am so glad about the Yankees. New York needs this. That is great of the Seattle fans.
Christmas will be here before we know it. man!!!!!!
I am doing lay-a-way on Friday. Hope your meeting went well.
I LOVE those japanese restaurants. We went to one in Fl. all the time. We took the kids and my sister for Brittany's confirmation and they had a ball. We had a great and FUNNY waiter.

Essie,
I don't like anything before Wednesday. :lol:
Thanks for telling me Bruce would be all right. You are sweet.
I would never get back on that scale after a 7 pound loss. What is the matter with you. :lol:

Zoe,
Thanks for helping to calm me.
I know what you mean about the kids. I can't stand to think when I can't watch them all of the time. It will be so overwhelming.
When I was like 19 yrs. old my mom and dad didn't know where I was and they were so scared and when I was driving home (I was with Bruce at a bowling alley and forgot to call- It was 4:00 am) I met up with my dad in the next town. My mom didn't yell she just cried. That was all she did for at least 3 hours. Talk about guilt. I never forgot to call again. Even now. :lol:
I am pleased so far with my Brittany. She is so good. I hope it stays this way. She has such a great head on her shoulders.
She loves to be with us and I love that. I was like that all through the different stages in my life. I hope she is too.

Well gotta go. It is so late. I have to get up in 4 hours. :eek:

Terri

Myra wrote this on #83.
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Started at 186. Down 26.8 so far.


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Myra
Lifetime since 1991
186/159.2/135

So proud of you Myra! You are doing GREAT!!!!!

Terri

Thanks. After years of stuggling it feels so good to finally be a loser.

I think with the exercising habit you are in you will be successful at maintaining too. You really sound as though you love it.
That is important. Walk proud.
Terri

I really do, which is funny because as a child I really hated gym class. Life takes funny twists and turns, doesn't it.

It is funny. It not only feels satisfying on the body but in the mind. My mood completely changes when I had a good workout.
I think you have definitely changed for life. Good for you!!!!!
Hugs,
Terri

Myra, I know what you mean about hating gym class as a kid. I hated it too until I got to HS when we could choose the activity. It was always torture having to play sports that you either didn't like or knew you were terrible at. In HS we were given a choice and then you could pick what you like to do, and were reasonably compitent at. I usually chose swimming or what ever my swim coach was teaching that quarter. That way I knew I would get an A.

Jen, I will certainly pray for your aunt. I do hope she feels better. I know this will be a stressful time for you, but try not to use food for comfort. Remember that we are here if you need us.

Terri, I am sorry about your brother's dog. Pets are so important in people's lives. I know our cat, Nicky, is getting up there in age (almost 12) and I'm sure it will be really hard on us when his time comes, especially Ellen.

Joyce, Es, Zoe, Bouphy,
Have a great day.

Hugs,
JanieD

Thank you JanieD.,
I lost my 17 yr. old dog last year. I still MISS him. It was so HARD. I find myslef still crying once in awhile. It will be 1 year next month. They are an important part of your life. Hope you have many more years with Nicky.

Terri

Hi guys:

Myra - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! Great Job! You really deserve it with all the hard work you've done. I'm very happy for you!:)

Jen - I'm sorry to hear about your aunt and hope she recovers soon. You and she will be in my thoughts.

Es - You and I are twins:lol: I'm not crazy about apples either, but that dish sounds good to me.

Terri - I'm sorry about your brother's dog, that's sad. I got the bowling gif from one of the sites you sent me : anima, something or other. They have a section on sports and then a sub section with all the different sports.

Zoe/Patti - I love that tree -- can I enlarge it and just bring it to the holiday party as is?
:lol: :s:

Hi Janie and Joyce - hope you guys are doing well.

Talk to you's soon.

Hugs,
Dianne

MYRA - that champagne is for you!!!!!!! Celebrate with your favorite person on me, but don't forget to count the points!:smug:

Hugs,
DianneMYRA RED

Terri, that's so sad about your brother's dog. And to have it be sudden is awful. They really do become members of the family, don't they? I still miss our cat, Zak, it was a year in August. Alex, our other cat, is 14, he's beginning to slow down.

have a nice evening, everyone

~Jen

WAY TO GO MYRA!!!!!!!!
I needed to hear good news today. I am soooooo happy for you. I know it's been a rough road for you so you deserve a BIG REWARD!!!!!

Dianne, we truly are very much alike:lol:

Jen, so sorry to hear about your aunt Ginny. I will make sure to say a special prayer for her tonight.

Terri, has it been 1 yr. already? I remember when you lost your dog:( It was a sad time. I couldn't even imagine being without my Susie. She's my baby. I feel for your brother. Especially since it was sudden. At least when they're sick you're kind of prepared for it.

Janie, I use to hate gym because I was so chubby. I hated the gym uniform I had to wear. I wasn't athletic at all. When I got married to Pete is when I got into exercise. I've been with him 21 yrs. so consider myself pretty much into it now. Exercise is the key to weightloss.;)

Hi Zoe & Joyce.

Have a great evening ladies:wave:

Hi Ladies :wave: ~ How are y'all doing tonight? Finally, tomorrow is Friday. YEAH!! It's strange because I wish and wait for the weekend and then, when I work on Satruday, it's no big deal. Crazy, huh?

Myra ~ Great job girl. You should be proud of that and yourself. I know you are. How much more did you say you want to lose? Again, good goin' you big loser. :)

Jen ~ How's your aunt tonight? My prayers are with her.

Es ~ Please give me the secret to liking to exercise. I need a big PUSH!!!

Dianne ~ I love your bottle of champagne. I love champagne, do you???

Terri ~ I'm so sorry about the dog. I too remember when you lost yours. I can't believ that a year has gone by already. I, like Janie, can't imagine my Zoe being gone. I was just thinking about that the other day when the vet said a 7 yr old dog is considered a "senior". I was shocked. Zoe will be 6 on 12/21 so she's getting up there.

Janie ~ Hi to you too.....hope you're doing ok tonight

Greg will be out of town again this weekend, coming home Monday.....leaving again on Tuesday until Wednesday....what month it's been. Thank goodness it's almost over. We will be on vacation after next week. We leave Friday or Saturday, 11/2 or 11/3. We're going to drive up through Oklahoma, 'antiquing'.....should be fun. Not like the Vegas trip I was supposed to have but hey, it's time off, right?? :)

I hope I didn't miss anyone. If I did, I am so sorry.....I'm rushing through this. I want to sit back on the sofa and watch some TV for awhile. How do you like my fall colors?? I gues with Halloween almost here and Thanksgiving on the way, I'm in the fall spirit. Have a great night you's guys.

Zoe,
I love the fall colors. It really brightened up the thread.
You should design websites. Thanks about my Brother's dog. Take care of that little Zoe. She is precious. I sent her picture to my mom and sister (one loves chihuashuas and one loves yorkies) They thought she was adorable.

Thanks Es,
That little Susie sounds like a cutie too. I want to see her picture.
Can you believe it will be a year already. It was on my mom's birthday. She said she won't completely be able to enjoy her birthday ever again. As if she ever did before. :lol:

Thanks Jen,
My brother made me cry on the phone. He just kept saying "I feel so bad." My sister and mom are getting him a puppy. He lives alone and his vacation is soon and he can spend time with him/her. I made him cry. I told him about "The Rainbow Bridge" It is a website that tells a story about all the little pets who die go to Rainbow Bridge and play and wait for their masters. Then when the masters meet them they go on to heaven. I don't know if my phone call helped. :?:
Your little Zak sounded so cute. I would love to see a pic. of Alex too. I love cats. My mom has Magic. He is precious.

Thanks Dianne. I love the gifs.



I played soccer with Bradley's team. It was fun but I went to go for the ball (slippery, wet grass) and I fell. I hurt my shoulder but I got right back up and ran and I got the ball and proceeded to bring down an 8 yr. old the size of a 5 yr. old. We went running and this little boy was on the ground crying. Talk about GUILT!!!!! He ran into my leg as I was kicking the ball. I didn't even notice.
I ran off and on for almost an hour. It was a team party. parents against the kids. Britts played too.
Hope you have a wonderful Friday.

Terri

Zoe, I'm still a ways off. Another 25 or so lbs. to go. But I try not to think about that. I just want to keep on the losing track. Eventually I will get to goal no matter how long it takes. I've been on this journey for four years now. But much of that I was just standing still (or losing ground). It feels great to finally see that I am getting somewhere.

Terri, you big bully you:lol: Why don't you pick on someone your own size:D Sounds like fun - did ya win at least?

Jen - How is your aunt doing? I hope she's okay.I had a favorite aunt who was only 12 years older than me, more like a big sister. Unfortunately, she was only 53 when she passed away. I still miss her. I will say a prayer for your aunt ginny.

Hey Zoe - cool colors. I tried to do that yesterday, with myra's name after the fact. And it came out at the end after my name :dizzy: Guess your'e supposed to bold and color before you start typing:lol: Glad you liked my champagne bottle, actually I only like the "idea" of champagne, not the taste. I'm more of a white wine (especially zinfandel) person.

Hi Es, Janie, Myra and Joyce -- hope you all have a great weekend!

My sister is having a halloween party tomorrow, complete with costumes, yikes! I haven't the faintest idea what I'm gonna be! Guess I need to do some major costume store checking tomorrow morning :devil:

Hope to talk to you all soon.

Hugs,
Dianne

HI gals,
I am home sick with a cold today. When I got home from work last night my temp was 100 deg. The fever is down today but I still feel pretty crumby. Steve was so cute last night when he saw me come in the house. He didn't even hesitate, he just picked up the phone and called for take out chinese. He knew I was not up to cooking. The only good thing about being sick is that it usually decreases your appitite, and you don't feel guilty if you don't exercise.

Myra, You are on a roll keep up the great work!

Terri, You go girl! take out those nastly little soccer players ;) Hope it was fun.

Hope everyone has a terrific weekend, or at least a healthy one.

Hugs,
JanieD

Thanks JanieD.,
I hope you feel better. That was so sweet of Steve.
:lol: on the nasty little soccer players. It was fun!!!!

Thanks Dianne,
The game was fun. We lost. Those kids and parents took it very seriously. :dizzy:
I LOVE Zinfadel. Have a great time at the party. Let us know what you go as.

I am not ready for Halloween.
I still haven't touched the candy. :)

Terri

Thanks, everyone, for your prayers and concern about Aunt Ginny. She is still in the hospital, may be released tomorrow. My Mom had emphysema, during the last year of her life she was in and out of the hospital 7 times....due to pneumonia, breathing distress, etc. It's a very debilitating disease. All they can do is treat them so they're comfortable and then they're released until it happens again. If you all knew this woman, you'd know how I feel.....when I was a child I always wanted her to be my Mom!

On to happier things....

Terri, you sound like a threat on the soccer field! :lol: While I've never played soccer, I love to play tag football, which can be just as dangerous. Last time I played (a few years ago) I broke a finger. Glad you had fun!

Janie, I hope you're feeling better by now.....that flu is really going around. Take it easy and get lots of rest. Your hubby sounds like a sweetie :love:

Dianne, have fun at the party! I love dressing up for Halloween. I've got a great witch costume I made a few years back. Too bad we don't live close, I'd lend it to you. When we moved here from the city, I freaked, the parents dress up when they take their kids trick-or-treating! That is so cool....I wish we would have done that when our kids were little. We did bring beer in the stroller, though! LOL

Joe bought a new van, will pick it up tomorrow. We're doing our part for the economy....the 0% financing didn't hurt! :lol: He uses it for work, so it's not a cool conversion van, which is what we've had in the past. But it's always fun to have a new vehicle.

Jess, Mike, and the boys will be here tomorrow....I'm going through withdrawal, haven't seen the little guys in two weeks.

We had snow flurries today! yikes!

Essie, Myra, Joyce, HI :wave:

enjoy your weekend......
~Jen

Jen,
I am so sorry. Take care of her.


We have done the beer thing too. LOL We needed it then with all those kids running around.
Have fun with the little ones and the new van.

Hi everybody!!!!
Terri

Hi guys :wave:

Janie - awwwww, I hope you feel better soon. Steve was sweet to do that for you -- he probably took one look at you and said "don't cook tonight, call chinese delight":D

Jen and Terri - beer while trick or treating??? I never did that, shucks.........I was missing something, it probably was a lot more fun your way:lol: Jen - congrats on the new van and enjoy it!

I have a feeling we're not gonna make the halloween party at my sister's tomorrow. Willie just found out he has to work tomorrow and Sunday and he'll be home around 8:00 tomorrow and probably too tired to go. I don't mind, we'll have our own little halloween party -- treat no trick!:s:

Besides, I'm looking forward to the Yankee game in Arizona. To be honest, I never even heard of that team - Arizona Diamond Backs. I believe this is their first world series. They don't stand a chance:devil:

Hi Es, Myra and Joyce -- talk to you's tomorrow.

Hugs,
Dianne

Dianne,
I used to keep the beer in the diaper bag. :lol:
j/k We had a little cooler. It took the edge off. :lol:
The Diamondbacks beat the record for the fastest time to make a world series for an expansion team. The Marlins did it back in 97" or 98" and they beat the BRAVES. YEAH! Hate the Braves.
Go Yanks!!!!!!
Have fun with your tricks!!!! :devil:

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Saturday is here!

I lost 2 pounds. -------------> I have lost 58.6 since 2000
and am 1 pound from goal
but 11 pounds from personal
goal.
Brandon lost 1/2 pound-----> He has lost 12 since July
and is keeping it off.
Brittany lost 1.5 pounds----->She is dancing around.
Total is 10 pounds since
July.
Bruce maintained--------------->Total is 19 pounds since
July.

Hi everyone! :wave:
Terri

HI folks,
I am going to try to attach a recent picture. Wish me luck.

-jd

Hello my buddies :wave:

Janie - what a great picture. Your daughter is soooooooooo pretty!:) Feeling better today?

Terri - well, I missed the whole beer in the stroller "trick". Maybe I'll go trick-o-treating myself and bring a six-pack:devil: Just kiddin'! Wow, 1 lb. from ww goal - that is sooooooo great! Congrats, you've worked hard for it. Congrats to the kids and Bruce too, great job!

Hi Jen - how is aunt Ginny - did they release her from the hospital yet? Hope she's doing better.

Hi Es -- where are ya girl? You okay? Come say hi.

Hi Joyce and Myra - hope your'e having a good weekend.

Hey Zoe - working today? If so, don't work to hard.

Well, we're not gonna make my sis' halloween party, but that's okay, we'll just cozy up and watch "yours, mine and our" yankees:lol:

Hope your'e all having a good one. Chilly here in NY today, very windy. Guess fall is finally here.

Hugs,
Dianne

Happy Saturday!! Another weekend and I'l alone AGAIN!! Greg left this morning for Vancouver and won't be home until Monday night. Then he goes out again on Tuesday until Wednesday but then, it's vacation time!! YEAH! We'll be leaving Saturday morning, 11/3 for a road trip....up to Oklahoma City, then to Tulsa, then to Hot Springs, then to Shreveport, LA (gotta catch the casino so Greg feels like he did something He likes..ha!) then home. I can't wait, just to get away!!

Janie ~ what a great picture!! You are a beautiful family! I need to hunt up some recent pictures but I tend to stay away from the camera......I don't take a good photo. Again, you all make a beautiful family!!

Dianne ~ nope, no work today. I just don't wanna! :( I need to get my Halloween/Thanksgiving/Fall decorations done. I'm so behind with it and now with Greg out of town again, I have no excuse.....if I can get away from this computer. Ha!

Terri ~ you go girl!! CONGRATS!! You've worked so hard and it's paid off. You're an inspiration to me. I need to get on track more. Again, WTG!!!!!!

Jen ~ My prayers still with your aunt. I pray that she's doing and feeling better. God be with her.

Es ~ How you doin' girl? Hope all is okay and you're doing good.

Joyce ~ where are you?

Myra ~ keep up the good work girl!!

Hope I didn't miss anyone. If I did, I apologize.....have a great Saturday.

Trying to post a photo of my son Chris and his girlfriend of 2 yrs, Molly...........here goes...........

First I want to say, Did you see the opener at the World Series?
It was wonderful!! Made me cry. Go Yanks!

JanieD,
What a beautiful family! Love it! I love to see a face to a post.

Zoe,
What a handsome boy!!!!!! Molly is so cute too.
Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful vacation! That sounds like so much fun! Relax while Greg is gone. I try to when Bruce is gone but old habits die hard.

Jen,
How is Aunt Ginny? She is lucky to have a great niece.

Dianne,
Thanks!!!!! I have you guys to thank. You are all an inspiration to me with life itself. Thanks!
Now I am going to go watch the Yankees win.


Don't forget to set the clocks back!!!!

Terri

Hello Buddies:wave:

Dianne & Zoe, you's missed me? awwwww I missed you too;)

Zoe, I'm glad to hear you're getting away. You deserve it. I hope you have a great time.

Terri, thanks for the reminder of setting the clocks back. David called me last night. He said"mom, I figured you forgot cause you didn't call to remind me". He's right. I call him every time. I don't know what happened.:?: I guess I was too busy. Congrats on your losses!

Zoe, what a lovely picture. They make a great couple.

Dianne, sometimes we have a better time at home. Unless you were really looking forward to the party?

Janie, what a nice picture. I really better get on the ball & get my face on here:eek: David said he'll bring his digital camera over whenever I'm ready. It'll be soon.

Jen, how's the van. Did you get it yet? Enjoy your day with the boys. I bet they missed you too.

I had such a busy day yesterday. My oldest sister's birthday was Oct. 16th. With our work schedules it was hard getting everybody together to celebrate & I felt really bad about that so we did it yesterday. I bought a 1/2 sheet of cake, ice cream, chips, soda etc. & we sang Happy Birthday. She's happy now. I was so busy cleaning up I didn't even have a piece. That's a miracle huh:lol: And..... I managed to work out for an hour at the gym. I'm going back today. Feeling good:D

Have a great day everyone.

Page 85 should be coming up soon!!!

Love ya's
Es

Congrats on not eating that cake. That is awesome.
That was sweet of you to have a party. Then you went to the gym. WOW!!!!!
Sorry about the Yanks. They'll do it.

Talk to y'all later.
Terri

Just realized it was p. 2 see ya on #85