WW Clubs and Groups - Fabulous 40's #120

Hi Girls,

Thread went to page 7 so I thought it was time to start a new one. Hope "you's" (as Zoe would say) don't mind.

Pogo, great to see you. It's very hard to stay OP 24/7, for me anyway. WE just have to try one day at a time & if we fall we get back up & try again. I have been a member since the 80's & so many people think I'm a lifetime member. Everytime I had a gain I would get disqusted & quit going to meetings. This time for some reason I don't feel that way. I've come to realize this is for the rest of my life & it's the only thing that works. Hang in there my friend.;)

Zoe, when I've slacked off on exercising it's always hard to get back at full force. At least you have the right frame of mind. Your're trying to get back to it & that's step towards weight loss. Each day add a couple of more minutes & bring it up a notch. Keep up the good work. ;)

Have to get ready for work. I'll be back this evening.

Hi Ruth, Jen, Dianne, Sandy & Myra. Hope I didn't miss anyone.

Essie

Hello my buddies :wave:

I just can't seem to get on here often enough, but I'm always thinking of you guys;)

Well in answer to some questions re: my recent weight loss journey (I should say trial!), before I went back in mid January of this year, I had gained back 6 lbs. since my last meeting (months before)and then lost 3 of those lbs. However, I decided not to count that 3 lbs loss and to just start from mid January. Soooooooooo, I've only (not supposed to say only, but trying to explain) lost 6 lbs. in 6 weeks. So, that's an average of 1 lb. per week. I've posted losses for 5 out of the 6 weeks, with one week posting a .4 gain. So, its going slow, but its going:smug: I'm happy. My weight mid Jan was 158.2 and now I'm 152.2 and going downnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!

I'm sorry I don't have time to address everyone personally, but love ya all!!!!!!! Will try to talk to you's tonight:lol:

Hugs,
Dianne

Hi I posted on 119 so I figureed I should probably copy it here:

Hi everyone,
I WI this morning and lost 2 lb, not the 3 that I had gained but I'll take it. It took 2 wks to gain the 3Lb so I guess I should expect it will take 2 wks to loose it as well. TOnight is going to be difficult because I am meeting some girlfriends at a local English pub/cafe. It is hard to go to an English Pub and not have at least 1 beer. I have been OP all week though, WW is supposed to let us splurge once in a while, right?

You gals will never guess who called me out of the Blue yesterday...Wally! We only chatted for a couple of minutes, but it was great to hear from him again.

Myra,
I know that you will do fine during this period of stress. You've come this far, your not going to let it get the best of you now!!

Jen,
I heard that the temps in Chicago were 13 below yesterday. I don't think you'd see me out from under the bed covers on a day like that. I knew there was a reason why I left the Northeast and moved to CA.

Sandy, Pogo, Terri, Ruth, Zoe, Dianne etc.

Hugs,
JanieD

Hi:wave:

Dianne, don't be a stranger. I miss you. 6 lbs. in 6 weeks sounds about right. WW says we're suppose to lose 1 - 1 1/2 a week. You're on the right track. ;)

Janie, congrats on your loss. I know someone that has lost a lot of weight on WW(40 lbs.) but will never give up her beer. She banks for it & she drinks lite beer. I've known her for 15 yrs & she's always been a beer drinker. She looks great. She also has bottled water with her all the time. That was so nice of Wally to give you a call. I bet he made your day.

Let me go lurk.:wave:

Can't add attachments anymore:(

Hugs,
Es

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Good Evening Y'all

Tomorrow is Thursday and then, it's almost Friday. Yeah! It's been one of those weeks and I am so looking forward to the weekend. Nothing planned but just want to be able to stay home. My job is VERY stressful since I deal with the government.....Medicare!!

Es ~ seems like they changed the type of files you can attach....no more gif file, they have to be jpg or jpeg. I have to change ALL mine over.....:(

Just wanted to stop in for a minute. I am very tired tonight, don't know why so I'm going to relax the rest of the night. Have a wonderful evening and I'll talk to you all tomorrow,

Zoe ~ Soaking up the "SON" in Texas
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testing my attachments.....

Zoe, how do I switch the gif's over to the other one?:?:

Be back later.

Have a great day everbody:wave:

Hugs,
Es

Hi Ladies,
This is starting out to be one of those days :p
It wasn't raining until I decided to leave the house. WHen I got to work I had a message on my voice mail from the alarm Company that te alarm had gone off and that I had to go home and let the Police in. I got there and the police had already been there and gone. Not knowing this, I waited for about 10 minutes expecting them to come. Finally I called the police and they said that they had already checked out the house and cleared it. So then it was back to work for Thursday Take 2.

Last night I was totally Off Program. There were 3 of us gals at the Pub and we had a great time, just schmoozing. It has been a very long time since I went "out drinking with the girls". I only had 2 beers but I have to say I felt so full at that point I couldn't have had anymore even if I wanted to. I don't know how I did it back in my college days. OH well... back OP for today!

Have a wonderful Thu everone,
JanieD

Hi :wave:

JanieD, hope the rest of your day turned out okay. What a morning you had.:eek:

I always start the day OP but evenings I go off. It's become a routine which I have to change & real soon. I don't want to be this heavy by the summer :mad:

I know a few women at work that have been doing WW & are doing so well. I need to focus on low point foods. I try & spread out my points but remember I'm up at 3:30 a.m. Monday thru Thursday so my days are very long.

6:00 Breakfast 5 pts.
9:30 Snack at work 4 pts usually LF yogurt or protein bar
12:00 Lunch 4 to 5 pts.
2:00 Snack 2 pts.
then it's downhill from there. I have 11 pts from 2:00 till I go to bed around 9:00. Am I doing something wrong? I mentioned this to a leader once & all she said was maybe I'm not eating enough fruits & veggies. I can't understand how people say they're never hungry.

Anyway, I'm feeling frustrated today so thanks for listening.

Love,
Es

My WI went better than I expected. I actually lost 1.8 lbs. I don't know how. I totally maxed out or went over my points every day, although not by much. Also I exercised a lot. I guess I should just thank the scale gods and leave it at that.

Myra, good loss! I know that as you get closer to goal (obviously I don't know from personal experience :lol: ) that it's more difficult to post big losses. You must have been working very hard to achieve that loss. :D

Janie, what a hassle with that alarm! A necessary evil, right? Your pub night sounds like fun; isn't it funny how we can be happy with so much less beer/liquor than we used to consume? When I think about those days.......

Es, well, my friend, if we could only figure out how to control the latter part of our days! I am also in the same rut, and am thinking that perhaps I need to increase the amount of protein I eat at lunch, or even breakfast. Maybe that's the reason I get so hungry/ravenous/munchie-happy in the evening.
If we bulk up on fruits and veggies for breakfast and lunch, and then also concentrate on including them in our dinners, it may be a big help.
I know it's so easy for me to ignore the things that are good for me, and concentrate instead on the carbs, which I love! At dinner I have to have potatoes or rice, or pasta, and always go overboard.
Maybe increasing the fibers (fruits and veggies) in the early part of the day will help decrease the craving for carbs? I don't know.

Yesterday was Jess's birthday (28), I drove out to her town to spend the afternoon/evening with her and the boys (Mike works 2nd shift). She and I went shopping for a printer for her new computer, our gift to her. I am a big believer in gifts being a surprise: this was my 1st time doing it this way...... so it was incredibly easy to just tell her to pick out her gift! Look what I've been missing all these years! lol

Since Jess is celebrating her bday this weekend, we're getting the boys for the weekend! I'm going out for dinner tomorrow evening with an old friend tomorrow evening......but am looking forward to being with the boys the rest of the weekend. I already promised Brandon we'd have spaghetti and meatballs for dinner on Saturday.......his absolute favorite. And I do make good meatballs, if I say so myself.

Paul McCartney is coming to Chicago!!!!! OK, I know I'm nuts. When he came to Chicago in 1990, I sat outside Sears for 18 hours, overnight, in the rain, to get a number for tickets. :lol:
The tickets go on sale this Saturday; in this day and age of electronic transactions, we'll see if we're lucky. Joey and I are both going to wait to get different numbers. WE LOVE YOU BEATLES, OH YES WE DO.............

Ok, did I age myself? don't think so!!!!!!!

later!
love,
~Jen

Hi there :wave:

Wow, do I feel GREAT tonight!! I was so on track today, staying within my points (I am doing Weight Watcher's) and did my treadmill. Today, I had my lunch time all planned out and then I was asked to "go out". I paniced at first but then, thought some more about it.....she wanted to go to Teresa's, a home-style cooking place in Fort Worth and I NEVER do good there....always have their patty melt and fried ~ but today, I was EXCELLENT and so proud of myself. Had a turkey club (can you believe that they only put 2 deli-thin slices on it???? HA!), took the middle piece of bread out and had it dry (I put some jalapenos on it...yum). Oh, and no fries. The waitress said "it's the same price"....I said okay, I didn't care since it's not the money, it's the food. Ok, so I am bragging but I feel so great....

Did my treadmill tonight. Still only at 1 mile in 21 minutes but I am sure that I'll speed it up some each time. And I'm drinking all my water too!!!!

Es ~ hang in there girl. I know first hand how frustrating this diet thing can get. The thing I do to spread my points out is to eat breakfast as late as possible. Sometimes 10am...this puts my lunchtime after 1pm, sometimes as late as 2pm. I don't know if this will work for you but it's a help for me and I do need all the help I can get. Ha! Just vent here ~ you all were and always are here for me when I either get stuck, get stressed or just plain fall off the wagon. You can do it!!

Janie ~ don't worry about last night, just get back up again. We all do that once in awhile....(mine tend to last for weeks though....) You can do it. but just think of all the fun you must have had....:)

Myra ~ WTG on your loss!!

Oh, Es, on changing the files. I just go into the folder with these files in it and right click on each one of them and go to 'rename'. Then I call it the same thing but with a .jpg after it. Hope this makes sense. What's really strange is that the board won't let me attach something I've already attached before...even if it's months ago. :(:(

Hi the the rest of you's guys. Have a great night!!

Zoe ~ Soaking up the "SON" in Texas
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JANIE, one day of fun will not hurt in the long run. We all need to enjoy ourselves sometimes. It is only bad when one day turns into two, then three....you get the picture. That is what is happening to me at the moment. I've been having a lot of days where I feel like a bottomless pit. Nothing seems to satisfy me. Maybe if I exercise more, I wouldn't be effected that way!!

MYRA, 1.8 lbs gone. That is so wonderful. You are doing so well you are a major inspiration to the rest of us. Congratulations!!

ZOE, can you bottle your enthusiasm and send it to me in Louisiana!! I'm trying to claw my way out of my slump and feel like I'm falling back in for every step I take forward!!

JEN, sounds like fun. The last concert I waited for numbers for was Rod Stewart. A friend and I both got different numbers, then my husband showed up, I had him get a number too. I ended up being 3rd in line when the window opened up!! Have fun with your grandkids this weekend!!

ES and JEN, sounds like the three of us are suffering from the same problem. Truthfully, I'm not eating near the veggies and fruits that I was at the start of this. Guess I will go to grocery store tomorrow and stock up on those foods. I'll make a conscious effort to eat them. Maybe that will help the scale start moving downward instead of inching upwards!!

Well ladies, I'll check in during the weekend, but I have to study most of the weekend, so if I don't actually post, I'll be lurking.

Ruth

HI gals,
Thank you all for the support. I did have a good time Wed night. I agree with you all this would be an impossible lifestyle if there wasn't room for having fun now and then. I just have to wonder why in our society fun always seems to revolve around food and drink. I guess that is why when you have a party, the kitchen is always the center of attraction. My guess is that this food-centric thing goes back to the origin of civilization. When food was scarce you tended to be happy when there was enough to go around...and so you would have a party... harvest festival, hunting party, etc. Now that food is so plentiful in our society, we need to figure out another way to have fun. I guess I have gone far enough with this anthropological theory :lol: Sorry for my musings...I can get very analytical at times.

Myra,
Congratulations girlfriend. You are incredible!

Es,
You are not the only one that tends to loose it in the evening. That is my worst time too. The days that I go off program, 95% of them are because I loose it in the evening. I think it was Terri that suggested starting your WW day before dinner. I haven't tried this myself, but it does sound like a good way to approach the evening munchies problem.

Hope you all have a nice Fri,
Hugs,
JanieD
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New here

Hi all! Have been lurking for awhile but registered today. This is the year of the big 40 so I started WW beginning
of March. Personal goal is to lose 40 pounds by the time I am 40 in August and then 40 more by this time next
year. Seems like a long road but you all seem so supportive and this site has some terrific recipes and ideas.
Have lost 15 already and feel so much better. Helps to stay motivated when you can notice differences in the way
you feel. Well, I have really rambled on - just wanted to introduce myself and say hi.

Hi Girls,

Welcome to our new member.:)

We have a beautiful day here in NY. I'm going to the movies to see John Q. with Pete. We're going to the matinee. I can't seem to get an answer or maybe no one really knows how many points in movie popcorn without the butter.

JanieD., I did try having most of my points in the evening & it seemed much better for me but I blew it one day & went back to the regular way.:rolleyes: I'll give it another try.

I'll be back later on this evening. :wave:

Hi Zoe, Jen, Dianne, Ruth, & Myra.

Hi gang - thanks for moving me here! I am getting the hang of it now. Weigh in today was excellent - 5.8 last week for total 0f 20.8. Am almost at 10%. Can't wait to get that keychain! This week I am going to up the exercise a bit - to 30 minutes. Also, I think I will not eat popcorn the night before weigh in - I think that may have helped. Have any of you noticed a correlation to that salty night before and lower weight loss or is it just wishful thinking?

40by40, wow, you inspire me. Congratulations on the 5.8 lbs. That is so wonderful. I've been at a standstill (probably because I've been standing still :devil: ) but seeing your loss makes me eager to do better!!

Well, I must get back to studying if I'm going to pass those test. Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

Ruth

Welcom 40by40! And congrats on the excellent progress. :D

Ruth, the last time I waited for tix was also for Rod Stewart....you have good taste :lol:
Well, this morning we got the tix for McCartney! :D :D Joey went with me, so we'd be able to get 2 chances in the lottery; he was 6th to purchase, which was great. The concert sold out in 20 minutes.

Es, how was the movie?

I also tried beginning my days with dinner. In order to do the switch-over, I was consuming very little points for breakfast and lunch, leaving the bulk for dinner. Then I asked myself, "Why can't you eat this way all the time? !" Those were successful days, and I had losses. Truly a matter of will power.

Janie, I don't believe you were overly analytical.....what you said made perfect sense to me. ;)We are truly a kitchen family, as were my parents. The largest room in my house is the kitchen, with a fireplace and my grandmother's wicker couch and chair.

Today and yesterday were good days. I've got to resume journalling and H2O........the tools which really do it for me.

The boys are here :D and we're having a great time.

later!
~Jen

Hi:wave;

What a great movie!!!! Of course it made me cry. When it comes out on DVD I'm going to buy it. I love Denzel Washington.

40by40, all I can say is WOW!!!!!! 5.8 is great. Almost 6 lbs. This is what I need to hear to make me want to keep on trying harder. Thanks for the motivation.;)

Jen, I bet you're having a fun day. Give the boys a hug from "your cyberspace buddy":) They sound so cute. Starting tomorrow evening I'm going back to counting pts. from 5:30 p.m. What do I have to lose right? Even if it's a mind game who cares, as long as it works.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend:)

Es

Hi guys:

Welcome 40x40 and congrats on your huge loss. That's terrific.

My wi showed a loss of .6. I was disappointed since I had exercise 4 times this week, was great with the water and eating so I was expecting more. Especially after that 1.8 loss last week. But...........then I realized, 1) its TOM for me, 2) The loss will probably show up next week and 3) I LOST .6, that's a good thing not a bad thing:lol:

Es - I love Denzel too - did you see him in Training Day. OMG, he was soooooooooo bad - I'm not used to seeing him play a bad guy, but he sure had me convinced, he was a :devil:

Jen - Congrats on the Paul McCartney tickets, so cool and you and your son like the same music. To be honest, when I was younger I was not a Beatles fan. I only began to enjoy their music in later years. When I was a teenager, I was all MOTOWN, didn't have room for anything else, lol. So glad my kids like all kinds of music, they don't have "tunnel" vision like their mom, lol.

Janie and Myra - congrats you to on your losses this week, weigh to go!

Zoe - You sound sooooooooooo positive and motivated, girl - send me some of that, :D

Ruth - How's it going? School got you going bananas? Do you guys have spring break soon?

Hi Pogo & Viola - how are you guys?

Does anyone here have the Leslie Sansone walking tapes? I bought them with the weights and so far I've done the 1 mile and 2 mile tapes. This week I'll try the 3 lbs. They're great for me, cause my favorite exercise is walking and this way in the winter I can just walk inside. The blue balls (weights) I'm not too fond of though. I used them once and had shoulder and neck aches for 4 days. So, I'm gonna just use the tapes for now.

Well, guys, I'll finish this novel now:D Hope you all have a great sunday and I'll talk to yous soon.

Hugs,
Dianne

Just testing the animations - I renamed a couple like Zoe said, but not sure if it worked or not...........here goes. If it works, this one's for you Jen:

Hugs,
Dianne

Sorry, its not working.........:?:

P.S. It was the Beatles Jen;)

Morning girls, and I do mean morning. For some weird reason I woke up around 1:30 am and couldn't go back to sleep. So, I am now sitting at my desk going over my sociology notes and I thought I'd check out the thread for a moment!!

DIANE, Spring break is in two more weeks. I'd be more excited if I hadn't planed a gall bladder operation the Friday before. Now I'll be spending my week off taking it easy. How have you been, I haven't seen you in the chat room lately. Of course, I'm not in there as often as I use to be. BTW, any number going in the negative direction is a good one, no matter how small!!

ES, glad you enjoyed the movie. I haven't went to the movies in so long. I usually wait until they come out on video. Did you get your walking in this weekend. I'm still having a problem getting motivated.

JEN, wow, glad to here you got tickets. There are not many performers that I would spend money on seeing, but McCarthy is one of them. We have a new venue for concerts and the local market has been pretty good, but I usually don't pay the elaborate prices.

Well, back to the books and then back to bed. See you girls later.

Ruth

Hi Girls:wave:

RUTH, yesterday was a busy day. I knew I should have done my walking as soon as I got up.:mad: I'll do it, Mon., Tues., Wed., Thursday & Saturday. Once you lose your motivation it's so hard to get it back. I know through my own experience. I have to really push myself but once I'm finished I feel so good about myself. It helps me a lot, mentally & physically. :sheep:

DIANNE, I wasn't a Beatles fan either. I'm with you, all motown. Pete is a beatles fan. Knows all the words to all their songs & really gets into it.:lol: .6 is better than nothing at all. At least it's down & not up. When Training Day comes out, March 16th, we're going to buy. I can't get over how fast the movies come out on DVD/Video. I miss our attachments. :(

JEN, I'm glad you got tickets for Paul's concert. Like Dianne, said, it's cool that you & Joey have the same taste in music.

Let me get off this computer & get ready for church before I change my mind on going. I'm feeling real comfortable sitting here drinking a cup of coffee. It's soooooo windy outside!! Nice day to stay indoors.

Till later.

Love,
Es

december - don't let it get you down. Last week my loss was .6 and I was disappointed too. It was PMS time but I was bummed. Then this week the 5.8 loss - I am sure was retaining water and lost it this week and the WI showed results for both weeks really. This is what I am guessing anyway because I really did not do much of anything different. SO hang in there - I bet next week will show greater loss - just wait and see!

Hopefully I'm back on track. It was so pretty today that I went for a walk at the park. I walked nine laps which was three miles. Now if I can just get this down to a daily routine, just maybe I'll see some results!!

Ruth

Dianne,
Congrats on your loss. It may not be as much as you wanted, but remember, we are supposed to average about 1 to 1.5 lbs per week. With last week 1.8 and this week .6 that puts you at 1.2 lb per week. That makes you just perfect... Something I already knew anyway:)

40x40,
COngratulations on your incredible loss. I don't think I have ever lost that much in 1 week. 4lb is my record. WTG girlfriend!!!

Ruth,
GOod luck on all of your exams. I am sorry that you aren't going to get a real vacation for spring break. Steve & Ellen have spring break in 3 weeks. Fortunately this year they both got the same week. We are going to go camping with 2 other families at Joshua Tree Nat Park in southern CA. Since we got our motorhome last year, I love going camping. I never minded camping in the tent until I got pregnant with Ellen. I have not been able to make it through the night since. I like having my own private bathroom in the middle of the night. Steve appreciates not having to walk me to and from the restrooms at night, because I am too chicken to walk around at night by myself.

Es,
I agree with you. Denzel is a real cutie. I haven't seen John Q yet but it sounds really good. I won't probably see it until it comes out on video. The only movies I get to go to see have to also appeal to an 8 year old. Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter are the last movies that I saw at the theater.

:wave: to everyone,
Hugs,
JanieD

Hi Girls,

JanieD, make sure when John Q. comes out on video you're the first one at the video store.:lol: March 29th I'm going to go see the Panic Room with Jodie Foster. When I have grandchildren I'll be taking them to the movies all the time. Can't wait.

Ruth, good going on your walk. It's a start.;) One day at a time. I did the treadmill today for 20 minutes. I just wasn't in the mood but I figured something is better than nothing.

I got my order of girl scout cookies today. They are sitting in my kitchen cabinet calling out to me. I MUST be strong!

I took a sick day tomorrow. Have to go for my annual PAP:rolleyes:

Be back tomorrow.

Hi Jen, Dianne, Myra, 40by40 & Terri. :wave:

Love,
Es

Hi everyone,

Es, did you begin the points at night? Hope it's working for you. This is the first year in I don't know how long that we have no Girl Scout cookies in the house.....yeah!!!!!! Not that I don't want to support them, but we all know how much of a temptation they are. Good luck.

Dianne, - anything is a good thing.......wtg on the -.6 That's the way we've got to look at it. You know it'll be better other weeks. I've been thinking of getting the Leslie Sansone tapes, as I prefer walking to any other exercise. Now that I've heard some feedback, I'm going to order them. Thanks for the Beatles' gif anyhow!

Ruth, hope your surgery is quick and your recovery the same. What a rotten way to spend spring break! Make sure you pamper yourself and don't overdo anything. I know how you try to fit so much into each day, between school and family. Be careful!

Janie, we used to go tent camping all the time when we were younger. Now, however, I'm in favor of hotels. :lol: Joe still gets out to do some fishing/camping w/our son and my brother. This year he wants to get some weekends in taking Brandon fishing. I used to wake Joe up at night to escort me to the "potty" in the woods also! We only camped in state parks as they were the least commercial. You must be loving the motorhome....enjoy!

We had a wonderful weekend with the boys. I was hoping that Brandon could spend some time with us on spring break, but he's off the week before I'm off. :(

Myra, Sandy, Viola, Pogo, 40x40.....HI :wave:

I haven't tried to figure out the gifs yet......consider yourselves shamrocked :D

~Jen

Hi buddies:

Awwwwwwww Janie, that was sooooooo sweet. I'm actually okay with the .6, still better than nothing. Willie and I go camping every year - upstate NY. Actually not far from where you live Myra. The first year we went, the kids were little and willie went all out and bought a huge tent, etc. Like he really knew how to put up a tent:lol: Well, I'll tell ya, that was the first and last time I spent in a tent. The next time we went we checked out the park models which had a private bedroom, twin bunks for the kids, a kitchen, fridge, stove and most important a bathroom! Oh and a nice size living/dining room. That was it for me - for the next 15 years there were no more tents!

Es - Good luck with those girl scout cookies - this year when the girl at my job came around I was on vacation...........aw shucks (NOT!) so I missed those darn cookies. That movie with Jody Foster looks scarrrrrrrrrrrrey, let me know.

Jen - thanks for the congrats. When is your Paul McCartney concert? I'm sure you'll have a great time. As for the walking tapes, I've tried the 1 and 2 miles so far and like them. This week I'll go go for the 3 miles. Still scared of those blue ball though:o

Ruth - I haven't been able to get into the chat room, I'm not sure why. So, if you get in, say hi to the girls for me, k? Sorry to hear about your upcoming operation. Hope everything goes well and you have a speedy recovery. Take care of yourself.

Hi Zoe Girl, what's up?

Hi Myra, Pogo, Viola and 40x40 (p.s. do you have another name we could call you?).

Have a great Tuesday (you too ES!!!!) everyone. Talk to you's tomorrow.

Hugs,
Dianne

And a shamrock backat ya Jen. P.S. Do you know how to make Irish soda bread?

Hey y'all...just a quick note to let you's know that I'm still here. Just so, so busy but I will slow down some tomorrow or Wednesday and I promise to write.

I'm thinking about all of you....be back in a day or two....

Zoe ~ :ink: :ink: :ink:

Hello:wave:

I'm happy cause I'm off today even though I have a Drs. appt. Thank God my dr. is a female. I don't know what I did to my back but I had pain all night on the left side. I guess I can't do much today :rolleyes: Don't want to make it worse. I wonder if a GYN dr. could give me something for backpain.:?:

I've never been camping. When I hear camping I think bugs! My brother goes all the time with the WHOLE family. He always invites me & when he asks he always has a smirk cause he knows me with those bugs. Yuck!!!

Hi Zoe:wave: we're thinking of you too.

Janie, a motor home must be so cool. That's the only way I'll camp out.

Dianne, I can't wait to see that movie. I love suspense thrillers. Please don't take this like I'm trying to brag but those walking tapes look too easy for me BUT I was considering getting them cause the blue balls caught my attention. I'm very happy to hear you're exercising.:D WTG Girlfriend!

Jen, I started the night pts. yesterday evening. I'll let you know how it turns out. I was going to WW today being that I'm off but to rejoin they want $30!!!!:eek: $18 for registration & $12 for wkly fee. Are they nuts! I'll wait for the special. 2 weeks ago it was only $12. I blew it, should've gone back then.

P.S. only had 3 cookies(3 pts.):smug:

Hugs,
Es

Mornin' everyone,

I'm savoring the peace and quiet in my house - they've all left for the day and I have 30 minutes to myself. I've browsed the site 2 or 3 times, but haven't been good about posting.

Yesterday I resolved to start anew and I think I did pretty good. Through the afternoon had 13 points, lots of water, and managed to fit in a 30 min. walk. Not too sure about dinner - leftover chicken pie, little bit of stuffing, little bit of mashed potatoe - could that be more than 12 points?

I'm starting today with my regular oatmeal, soy milk, craisins and juice. My weigh-in day is Friday - so I'll let you know.

While I was cruising thru the site last week, someone of you had mentioned to start counting the points at dinner - I might give that a try.

Hope you have a good day...

Good Morning everyone,
I can't beieve that my father-in-law, the one who is divorcing his wife at the age of 80, is visiting a week from tomorrow. This is a disaster. Our guest room doubles as my quilting room and right now I am in the middle of 3 projects and the room is a total mess. It wouldn't be so bad if it were just my quilting stuff, but Steve has decided that since I don't keep the room that neat, he can use it as a storage room as well. I cant' even walk in there (except to and from my sewing machine) to clean up my mess, because he has stacked up so much stuff in my way. I can tell this is going to be a very busy weekend cleaning.

Have a great OP day,
JanieD

Dianne,
I don't make Irish Soda Bread, as one of my nieces counts it as her specialty....another supplies the scones (my favs)....so I've been lucky to not get stuck with the baking. Is it a recipe you're looking for? If so, I could get it from my niece, or I'm sure the internet is loaded with them.
We're hosting dinner for 18 on Saturday to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. I've learned to cook the corned beef the day before; having it all ready and sliced eliminates the bulk of the work.
We have horseradish growing in the yard, so Joe digs some up and makes some for the meat... it's sooo good and hot. Everyone loves it.
I don't think the walking tapes look too easy. I'm such a couch patootie! Was I the only one who got a chuckle out of blue balls? :lol:
McCartney concert is April 10. :D :D

Es,
Hope your back is better. Joey just began phys. therapy cause he suffers from chronic back pain; he goes twice a week.
While we used to go camping all the time when the kids were little, I am in total agreement with you now about the bugs! Funny how we change, it never used to bother me.


Janie,
Being interrupted in the stages of your quilting projects...that stinks. At least you have a week to do what you can. The guys just don't get it, do they? Joe is slowly taking over the spare room here with his stuff.....and he's got the garage to himself!

Pogo,
good to hear from you :) A 30 minute walk is great! Every bit helps.

HI to Myra, Ruth, Sandy, 40x40.....hope I didn't leave anyone out.
I've got a huge project due next Thursday, and have to get some work done on it. These weeks are whizzing by.....I feel as though I'm falling behind.

take care,
~Jen

Hi guys :wave:

Jen - I was just curious about the Irish Soda bread. I don't bake. I'll cook any kind of food, spanish, italian, irish, but I don't bake, lol. But I do love Irish soda bread and have been thinking of trying to bake it. I'll check out the internet. Good luck with your St. Paddy's Day dinner. Its funny, I was raised by my Irish nana, but she didn't like corn beef, so she made, Ham (pork tenderloin butt), cabbage and potatoes instead, and since I grew up with that, that's what I make for St. Pat's Day, :lol: Funny about the blue balls, right? Those blue balls did me in, so be careful.

Es - Its not really whether or not the tapes are easy, its the fact that they are "walking" tapes and walking is my favorite exercise. Doing these tapes, you can actually walk 1, 2 or 3 miles and the blue balls are weights for resistance. Since its difficult to get out and walk in the winter, I bought these tapes to do in the house. When the spring comes, I'll start my outside walking again.

Janie - sorry to hear about the room cleaning - doesn't sound like fun. I hope you at least enjoy your visit with FIL.

Pogo - congrats on the walking and getting back on track with points. Isn't it soooooooo cool to have some time to yourself. But I miss my Alana girl!:( :( She'll be home starting 3/22 for spring break and I am taking off the 28th and have off Good Friday the 29th, so I'll be able to spend about 4 days with her. The rest of the time, I'm sure she'll be spending with friends home from college like her.

Zoe - how are you? and can you please explain how to get the animations back, pretty please with sugar on top.;) Hi to myra, viola (where are you?), Terry (miss you still), and 40X40.

Have a great "hump" day everyone.

Hugs,
Dianne

Good morning!

I'm going to turn this computer off in a minute and fit in a walk - it's a beautiful morning.

Yesterday went ok - I think I stayed OP. The only question is my dinner which was leftovers from a dinner out over the weekend. However, it was a small amount of chicken and pasta - probably not too bad.

After my walk, I'll have breakfast and then I have my annual checkup. Probably my skinny doctor will mention loosing a pound or two...

Back later,
Pogo

Hi everyone,
I WI this morning and lost 1.5 LB :spin:

I also had PT and he seemed to appreciate my elbow's improvement. I can almost straighten my arm all the way. That is the goal anyway, to get my full range of motion back. I have stopped wearing the brace, except when I am working out or doing heavy stuff. Ellen fell and sprained her elbow at gymnastics almost the same way I did, although not nearly as badly. I never realized it was so easy to injure you elbow when falling on your hands.

This Fri night we are taking Ellen and her friend camping in the RV at the local State Park for one overnight. I hope it doesn't rain. I also have quiting group Sat morning so I will have to leave poor Steve with the girls for the morning. I 'm sure he will be just fine. He says he's going to make them sausage for breakfast. Just as well that I am not there. I would want some and they are so greasy they probably have 20 points a piece.

Jen,
Last year we were camping in Death Valley NP for St. PAtty's Day(our first real trip with the RV).
I brought a big ole corned beef (7.6 lb), potatos, carrots, onions, and cabbage and cooked it all in a Dutch Oven over the camp fire. There were 7 of us, 4 adults and 3 kids. I thought that there would be plenty of corned beef left over to make sandwiches for lunch the next day. Everybody loved it and polished off the whole thing that night. What a bunch of piggies:ink: Anyway, the moral of the story is that it is a very easy and very crowd pleasing camp dinner. The other great thing about corned beef is that if you're careful to trim all the fat off, it is fairly low points for beef.

Myra,
Good luck in your WI tonight.

Hi to Terri,Zoe, Sandy, Pogo, Viola, Ruth, Es, Dianne, 40x, and anyone I may have forgotten. This is amazing, we're getting to be a rather large group!

Hugs,
JanieD

Good Evening ~

Well my friends, I'm not doing too good in the dieting department. I've felt so "trapped" keeping a journal of my eating and feeling like I can't have this or can't have that or I've had too many of those or I can't have any more of that or I can't even have that.......so I decided that I would stop the TRYING and just eat better. I'm going to try not to over eat and not eat a bunch of junk. If I can do this, I'm bound to lose weight.....right?? :?:

Anyway, I'm not feeling like I'm doing well but I will keep on going. I did lose 3.5 lbs ~ But it WAS 5.5 last Sunday...I'm hoping to hold on to that and keep losing.

Hi to you all ~ have a great night.

Hello ladies,

Well my week of torture is almost over. I've taken 3 of the 4 test scheduled for this week. Amazingly, I think I aced the Biology test and probably made a B in Sociology; however, I think I bombed on the Algebra test. I was really stressed to the max last night after the math test. I've been eating and drinking whatever has been in site!! So, now its time to get back under control. I think I'll get up in the morning and take a good long walk, that should help me get my day off on the right foot.

See you tomorrow,
Ruth

Missed my WI yesterday. Too much work, plus I know I gained anyhow. I am determined to get back on track this week even though I know the pressure will continue. March and April are always insane months for me workwise. But I can't regain what I lost because of it. Last year I gained 10-15 lbs. during those months. I don't want to repeat that.

Hi everyone,

Myra and Zoe - we all must be stuck in the same rut! The last couple of days I feel like I'm getting my act together. I'm heading out for my walk in a minute. I did 40 minutes yesterday and might be able to go a little further this morning. The problem is not the distance, it's finding the time. I could go out my front door and happily walk all morning if I didn't have to go to work. The weather is very spring-like today, so maybe I'll get another walk tonight.

I'm going to defrost some WW Cheese soup and take a salad along to work. My focus is on that WI tomorrow.

OK, gotta walk.
Pogo

Hi guys:

Just wanted you to know that I may not post for a few days. My mom is in the hospital. She's in a coma, acute renal failure, respiratory failure, pneumonia, etc. So, don't know exactly how things will go, but I'll be in touch when I can.

Hugs,
Dianne

Oh, Dianne! I am so sorry she is so ill! I will remember both you and her in my prayers.

Dianne,
Your mom will definately be in my prayers. BTW don't you forget to take care of yourself as well.

-JanieD

Diane, my friend....I am so sorry about your mom's illness. I will surely be praying for her as well as for you and your family. I pray that God will keep you strong now ~ your mom needs you to be her strength in her weakness.

God bless,
Patti <><

Dianne, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom.:( I'll be praying for her. I saw my Mom in a coma & it broke my heart. Take care buddy.

Zoe, I know how you feel with this whole "diet thing":mad: I feel the same way lots of times but I know if I stop I'll keep gaining. Are you exercising? If you can at least get 20 minutes a couple of days a week you'll maintain. You are not alone my friend.

Pogo, it seems that there aren't enough hours in the day to try to do everything we would like to do. The minute I get home from work I change into my workout clothes, feed my dog & cat, rewind my soaps, I watch them with headphones & start walking on my treadmill. That's the only way I'll get it done. I know what you mean about finding the time. Good luck on you WI.

Ruth, you are one busy lady. Hope you can get to relax soon.

Myra, hang in there. I know what stress can do.

Janie, WTG with your loss:)

Gotta go wake Pete up so he can get ready for work. I'll be back tomorrow morning.

Good night.
Es

Dianne, my prayers are with you and your Mom. Stay strong.

Janie, a good loss, way to go. That's good news about your elbow also. Thank goodness Ellen's was only a sprain, right?
LOL there can never be enough corned beef on St. Patrick's day around here :ink: I've learned to keep a portion of it aside, and we save it for sandwiches the next day. :s: I've got close to 13 pounds of it to cook today. Have fun camping tonight.

Zoe, hang in there! Did you mean you had a 3.5 loss this week? You've been doing well, consider this a temporary lull. Never give up!

Ruth, those are great test scores! I imagine you're looking forward to the rest the spring break will bring.......actually a forced rest due to your upcoming surgery, but it'll be good for you.

Hi to everyone else :wave:
I'll probably be back this evening.
~Jen

HAPPY FRIDAY!

I love Fridays & I like Sundays cause it starts a new week.

I emailed Terri to ask her about WW online. I'm thinking about it since I'm not attending meetings. I need all the support I can get. Terri loves it. If I decide to join I guess that's the only way we'll get to chat. I feel like we lost part of our family. :(

My pal Jen, 13 lbs of corned beef. :eek:How do you prepare it? I never made it. My mom useto.

Janie, how's the weather by you? Hope it's nice for your camping trip. Here in NY it's cloudy. How is Ellen feeling?

Zoe, are you having a good day? I hope so.

I'll be out most of the day today. David is off & I'm meeting him later. We have to shop for my nephew's son who made 6 yrs old. Wed. They're cutting a cake:T for him tomorrow. He's a cutie patootie, Lil Louie.

Well, let me start getting ready. See you all later.

Have a nice day.

Hugs, Es

Hi Ladies,
Thank for the congrats ... I am getting so close that I am scared. I have started checking in on the maintenance thread every couple of days. There are some familiar names there like Myra and Patch.

Dianne,
I hope your mom is improving. Please keep us posted.

Es & Jen,
Thanks for asking about Ellen. I think she is fine, but I kept her out of gymnastics and dance classes this week, just to make sure. I think she will be fine to go back next week. I on the other hand, was walking my 2 miles yesterday and tripped on one of my laces. I wasn't wearing my brace and I probably should have been, because my elbow has been quite sore since. Seems like I always have to learn these lessons the hard way.

Regarding the overnight tonight, It is supposed to be quite chilly and possible showers late night inot the morning. We have a propane heater in the RV but I don't like to leave it on while we're sleeping (I am afraid of the carbon monoxide). What we usually do is turn it on before we go to sleep and get the place nice and toasty. Then Steve turns it off when he goes to bed. He is the night owl of the family and is always the last to bed. I guess that it helps to be a night owl if you are going to be an astronomer. Then when we wake up we turn it on for a little while before we get out of our sleeping bags. It seems to work alright. Of course, with my flaky hormones I am always so hot at night, but we are mostly concerned that the girls don't get too cold.


Have a great Friday everyone,
JanieD

Hi Buddies,

Janie, how old is Ellen? I know you told us but I am so forgetful.:rolleyes: You really should have your brace on especially when you're walking. Hope you'll be back to normal soon.

Spring is this Wednesday. Anybody up for a Spring challenge? WE could start Wednesday. Let me know if you're interested & we'll discuss how long we want to make it for.:cool:

Yesterday I went out to lunch with Pete & David to the chinese buffet. When I came out of the restaurant I ran right into one of my leaders, let's say from my past! WE just said hello & I told Pete that she was probably trying to remember my name being that she sees so many people. WELL, his remark was, she must be saying there goes the woman that joins weight wathcers 8 times a year.{{{errrrrrrrr}}} I tried to make a joke of it & said yeah, you're right!:lol: Deep down I was upset but I didn't want them to know. When you hear soemthing like that it's like a wake up call like I'll show him! Soooooooooo Ladies, I AM READY TO ROCK & ROLL. I can't re-join right now cause I hate spending $30 so I'm waiting for a special. I took out one of my thin pictures & put it on my dresser! Looking at it will make me that much stronger. I'm starting 24/7 this moment. I'll weigh-in Saturdays.
I'm not upest anymore just motivated more than ever.

Be back later.
Have a great OP day!

Hugs,
Es

178/?/145 10% spring challenge:strong:

Es,
I'm in for the Spring Challenge. I've got to refocus and commit to SOMETHING so it might as well be this! Going back and rejoining (again) is not going to do anything for me right now; I'm so down on myself that I'll walk in the door and think, "here I go again, another failed try."
I've really been bummed the past few weeks, realizing that I've been doing absolutely nothing about exercise, and pretty much eating whatever I want. Summer will be here very soon, we've got the beautiful new pool to enjoy. I definitely need to lose and tone up for that.
So, yes......let's do it! If you're going to weigh in on Saturday, I will also....227 this morning :(
GOOD LUCK! We WILL do this!

Anyone else interested? 10% by summer, June 21st :cool:

~Jen

Hello Y'all :wave: ~

Well, I found out yesterday that we have a black tie affair to attend next Sunday, the 24th. Now, there I was, in my car yesterday, driving and talking out loud...."I know I'm being punished. Ok, maybe just being taught a lesson. If I had been sticking to my eating plan and not going on these 'binges', I wouldn't be feeling like I was going to have to sausage myself into some long gown and look like a big bouncing ball." <sigh>.....so I'll be shopping for a dress this weekend and all of next week, getting depressed.....hey, ok Lord, I know, I know ~ You are trying to show me that I really do need to get rid of this 40 or so pounds....ok, I really do want to and I really do understand. I'll suffer through this event and then, I'll be looking great by the time the company Christmas party comes around in the beginning of December.......... Hey....thanks for listening my friends.........

With that said......Saturdays, I love Saturdays......I had a manicure appt at 8am this morning and while I was in there, I had my car inspected next door.....so I feel like I've accomplished something already today. I feel pretty good today, focused and ready to take on the world as well as the rest of my life.....:D After typing the paragraph above, I actually DO feel good. I had 2 whole grain waffles this morning and I am going to hop on the treadmill before I do anything else......

I am ready for that START on Wednesday Es....count me in. Yes, I am exercising some.....the treadmill for 20 minutes 3-4 times a week. I will try to start increasing this amount and times.

I think that Spring Challenge, to be at our 10% by June 21st, summer, is a great idea. Count me in!!

Myra ~ hang in there. You've done so well and I know you'll be able to make it through March and April. Look, March is half over already. :)

Pogo ~ yeah, that same old rut. :( But I think I have a handle on it now.......hope you do too

Dianne ~ Let us know how your mom is going. My prayers are with her, you and your family.

Jen ~ yes, I did say I lost 3.5 but only 3 days prior, on my unofficial weigh in, it was 5.5! Right now, I would be too afraid to get on the scale so Wednesday is now my START.

Janie ~ keeping warm??? I hope so. I don't miss the cold (-20 drgrees) we used to have when we lived in upstate NY. Nope, don't miss that weather......keep those fires burning till the spring gets there.

I know this isn't everyone and I'm sorry......hello to the rest and have a wonderful Saturday.

Love and thanks to you all,
Zoe <><

I'm in for the challenge. For me it is getting back to goal. I am only about 12 lbs. away.

Hi Es and all,

Yep, count me in too. I weighed in on Friday and lost 1/2 pound! Today, I've had the chills and a scratchy throat, so I've been catching up on lots of stuff around the house. If I feel ok, I'll walk tomorrow with my friends in the AM and my husband in the PM, before I go to my sister's for the big corned beef dinner! I'm supposed to bring dessert? After this, I'm switching to the recipes to look for some ideas.

I was 153 lbs. yesterday. So, if I figure the 10% by the official start of summer - that'd be 138 - oh, that would feel soooo gooood! OK - I'm psyched!

Have a good St. Pat's Day!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!

I tried getting in here 3 times last night & I couldn't.:mad: I'll be back later. I'm rushing a bit.

Love & Hugs,
Essie

PS WAY TO GO GIRLS WITH THE SPRING CHALLENGE. I'M SO PSYCHED FOR THIS!!!! :)

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone (everyone is Irish today!)

I wanted to thank all of you for your kind thoughts and prayers for my mom and family. I really appreciate it.

She is still in the coma, but some of her problems are a bit better with the medication. It seems she had a massive infection in her system, that then caused the kidneys to start failing, and the respiratory system as well. Its frustrating because one doctor says "she has only a matter of days", and the other doctor says "she could be like this (in a coma) for weeks or months". But they both say, there is more chance of her not surviving then surviving. She seems to react when my sister and I talk to her, her hands move a bit and her mouth too, but she hasn't opened her eyes. I think she hears us, but not sure if she recognizes our voices. Anyway, we're just taking it one day at a time, but thanks again to all of you for your support.

Some good news is that I'm still trying to make the right choices even when we have to eat at a diner near the cafeteria. And I went to WW yesterday and found that I lost 1.6 lbs., so that's a good thing.

Congrats to all of you losers and I hope you have a good week. I will try to get back here in a couple of days or so.

Jen - how was your St. Pat's dinner? Hope it went well and you all enjoyed your corn beef!

Hugs,
Dianne

Hello everyone.....I'm on my way out but wanted to check in for a moment.

Dianne ~ thank you for keeping us posted on your mom. I am continuing to pray for her, you and your family.

just wanted to say:

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Top o' the Morning to Ye,
okay, can you all hear me whining......I'm tired! Yesterday's St. Pat's dinner/party was a success, we had a great time. My niece Bubba (long story, her 4 older sisters began calling her that just about from her birth, and it's still stuck, even though she's 31....lol, with 4 daughters, she looks like she's 21, a beautiful girl, definitely doesn't look like a Bubba...her name is Kathie) brought over their karaoke machine.......a great evening was spent making fools of ourselves.
The last of the overnighters just left. We're going to veg today, I'm definitely not cooking ;)

Dianne, another loss.....weigh to go!

Pogo, good going on your loss! Hope you feel better, those scratchy throats are the worst.

Zoe, you can do this......a fresh spring start :D

Hi to everyone else....have a nice Sunday.
love,
Jen

Hello Everyone:wave:

JEN, glad to hear you had a nice time with your family. One of my co-workers has a karoke machine & whenever there's an office party she brings it. It's a lot of fun. I'm too shy.:o

DIANNE, you are awesome girl. With all that's going on you're still OP. I'm sure your Mom could hear you. When my Mom was in a coma I said all the things I needed to say to let her know how much I loved her & when I was getting ready to leave she squeezed my hand. All you could do right now is pray. It's in God's hands. How old is your Mom? You're in my thoughts Buddy.:angel:

JANIE, did your FIL come over? Hope you had a fun weekend.:)

POGO, I hope you're feeling better.

MYRA, 12 lbs away from goal. You've come a long way.

Well girls, we're 2 days away from our challenge. You know we could do this. I'm ready. We need eachother for support, motivation & inspiration. I wish Terri was here. Just think how good we're going to look & feel by the summer.:cool:

Have to get ready for work.
Have a great day everybody.

Es:jig:

Hi folks,
Well we survived the overnight camping trip. Fortunately it didn't rain on us but it was quite chilly. I left at 8am to go to church and left Steve with the two 8 yr olds. They apparently had a good time playing by the lake but Steve was freezing watching them because it was so windy. Our dinner wasn't exactly OP, though. My family's favorite camping meal is Buffalo wings. It is great for me because I buy the wings already prepared (I dont even bother to heat them up), slice some sour dough bread, and then I make a salad. What could be easier, but I don't even want to think about how many points I ate. :ink:

My FIL is arriving in CA on Wed. He'll stay at Steve's sister's in SF till Fri., then stay with us until Tue. HIs 80th birthday :hb: is next Monday 3/25. I am frantically trying to finish up a quilt I am making for him.

I love the idea about the challenge. We all need something to get us remotivated. Bathing suit season is always a motivator. I will be like Myra and try to get to my goal weight...So close and yet so far.:rolleyes: So what exactly are conditions for the challenge?

Dianne,
Thanks for keeping us posted on you mom's condition. I am sure that she knows you are there with her:angel: I will keep praying for you and her.

Pogo,
I hope that your throat is feeling better. I know when I get a scratchy throat at this time of year, it is usually allergies.

Have a great Mon everyone,
JanieD

Hi Girls,

JANIE, I thought of you over the weekend. I was wondering how the weather would be by you. My son loves buffalo wings.
The challenge will be just to get where we would like to be by the summer. For me, it's 10%, 17 lbs.

Today was crazy at work. Everyone was arguing. Too many women in one place. I always mind my own business but I can't help hearing what is going on cause my office is near all the gossipers. It was awful.:( With all the stress I had one Dove dark chocolate egg. That was an accomplishment. Normally I would have had at least 3 or 4. I hate when people don't get along. Emotions could really sabotage our weight loss.

Well ladies, let me go browse around a bit.

Till tomorrow.

Love,
Es

Hey girls,

How is everyone? I haven't logged on in a few days because I went out of town. After having four test last week, I needed a much deserved break.

Maurice and I went to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area over the weekend. We had a good time and now I'm ready to get back down to business with my weight loss.

I've gotten back the results to three of my four test, I made two A's and a B so far. I'll get back my Algebra test tomorrow night, that is the one I probably did bad on.

ES, have a nice Tuesday!!! I hope tomorrow is a better day at work. I'll say a little prayer that things mellow out. I really feel for you. It must be really tough.

Well, I must go to bed, I didn't catch up on the tread, so I'll do that tomorrow and post again.

Ruth

P. S. Dianne, I just went back over the post for the last few days. I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. She is definitely in my thoughts and prayers.

Happy Tuesday!:rolleyes:

Ruth, you deserved that mini vacation. Great test results! Thanks for your support. I'm going to pray before I face this day at work.
Have a nice day Buddy.;)

Hi to all my other buddies.:wave:

Till later.

Love,
Es

1 more day!!!!

SPRING CHALLENGE HERE WE COME!!!!!!:D

Good Morning my friends ~

Well, I made it through another Monday and am happy to say that today, I feel good. I am SO ready for this Spring Challenge!! I can't wait until tomorrow.

I am also happy to note that I have found a dress to wear to the black tie affair I am attending this weekend so that is out of the way. Not a size 12 but hey, I found something.

So, are we going to post tomorrow our current weight and the 10% number? I think what I will do is post it this way:

(example)
195/19.5/5

this is:

current wt/10% to lose/how much lost of that 10%

Well, gotta get to work. Have a wonderful Tuesday!!

Zoe <><

Hello dear buddies,:wave:

I have been off line for quite a while as I was focusing on my mom's surgery. We are finally past the worst. She is at what I call the so far so good stage. She went through 6 hours of surgery on Friday and now has a prosthetic femur instead of the failed bone graft. We are hoping for the best, the doctor is optimistic that she will be out of a wheel chair and walking with canes this summer. I feel as if a weight is off my shoulders about my mom, although she still has a lot of healing and therapy ahead.

Dianne
I am so sorry to see that your mom is suffering with such a difficult illness. I will keep her and your family in my prayers.

Es I'll be thinking of you at work, I sure hope things settle down. Good job, taking only one of the Dove eggs. I am a stress eater too, so I know how hard it is.

Ruth
Way to go girl! Those are great grades which you richly deserve with such hard work.

Anyway, what is this Spring Challenge all about?
I am ready to get back on track and take care of my WW goals again.

Hi Jane, Jen, Pogo, Viola, and Zoe

Hugs to all,
Sandy

Good morning everyone,

My personal Spring Challenge will be 10% by the 1st day of summer, June 21. I definitely have my work cut out for me :eek: ....I'm starting at 227; will weigh in each Saturday and post the results.

I think that Es's idea came at the perfect time. Many of us have been struggling recently, since the New Year's resolve wore off. What better time than now?

Ruth, awesome test scores :D glad you were able to get away and relax.

Sandy, your Mom has been through alot; I will continue to remember both of you in my prayers.

Es, it's very difficult to have such tension at work, where we spend more time than with our own families. You've got very good tools with which to deal with it.....your strong faith and great disposition.....don't let them get you down!!! AND way to go on only one chocolate egg. Dove dark chocolate is the best.

Janie, hope you get your FIL's quilt finished in time. Nothing like more pressure. Enjoy the visit. 80 is a milestone birthday.

HI Zoe, Dianne, Pogo, hope I didn't miss anyone.

~Jen

Morning everyone,

I am definitely up to a challenge. So, we are looking to lose 10% of our weight by June 21, is that the goal. When is everyone posting, are we starting this the first day of Spring, which is Thursday, right?

Since I've been skipping my weight watchers meetings, maybe I will do better trying to be accountable to you all!!

Sandy, we will keep your family in our prayers. Your mom has been through so much.

Gotta go, I have an 11:00 class today, so I must shower and leave.

I'll be back later.

Ruth

Hi my buddies :wave:

Janie - Sounds like the camping trip was fun - espcially for the girls I bet. Good luck with you father in law's visit and happy 80th birthday to him - wow!

Es - Sorry to hear about the gossipy/PIA (pain-in-the ***) women at your job, what a hassle that must be for you. You are so sweet - maybe you'll rub off on them;) Congrats on the only 1 dove bar, girl!

Ruth - glad you and DH got away for a long weekend - you deserve some time after all those tests. Congrats on those A's and B - great job. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers for my mom, I appreciate that.

Hi Zoe girl! You sound so up and positive, that's great. I'm glad to hear you found that dress - hope you have a great time. I think I will do what you are doing re: the spring challenge, i.e.,
158.2/15.8./8.2 (or should I get rid of all those point 2's, :dizzy: Guys is that what we're all doing - the 10% by summer? Sounds like a plan to me!

Sandy - hi, good to hear from you. Thanks for your prayers for my mom - the same for your mom, I know you've been going through difficult times for a long while now. I hope things get better for you and your mom.

Hi Jen! How are you doing buddy? Sounds like your St. Pat's Day dinner went really well. Still have corn beef left over? How are the boys?

Hey Myra, Pogo and Viola - hope you are all doing well.

Talk to you's soon.

Hugs,
Dianne
:lol:

Me again guys,

Don't know what happened but my LOL face got away from me, :lol: It was supposed to be after my question to Jen about the corn beef! Oh, wellllll

Hugs,
Dianne

Dianne, glad to have you back. You are so funny.:lol: How's mom?

Ruth, Spring starts tomorrow. I can't believe it.

Jen, we're pretty much the same when it comes to struggling. This should work. I'm going to reach goal by June 21st.:D The gossipers weren't gossiping today. LOL It was a much better day than yesterday.

Zoe, is that what that is after your weight loss:?: First number is what you were, middle is the current & the 5 is the percentage lost so far? Glad you found your dress.

I'll do it this way:
starting at 178
current ?
10% - 161 (weigh-in Saturdays)

Sandy, thanks for thinking of me with all the PIA's at work:lol: It was quiet today. I guess cause all the praying I did on the way there. Prayer always works.:) I'm so relieved your Mom is doing better.

Well Buds, tomorrow starts our challenge. WE are going to be so proud of ourselves come June 21st.

Till tomorrow.
:sheep:

Es

Good Evening everyone :wave:

Well, I'm ready, I'm ready......for the Spring Challange....I am SO ready. I am really building this up you's guys, we WILL do this. By the first day of summer, we will all be POUNDS lighter!! :D:D I am starting tomorrow (Wednesday).....is that when we said we would start? Fro me, I will weigh on Wednesday's and post my starting weight tomorrow and then each Wednesday. I'll post my CurrentWt/10%/poundsLost. Boy, am I excited about this!!

Dianne ~ Thanks for saying that I sound so upbeat. I am really trying to psyche myself into this.....and no, don't get rid of the "point" anythings!!! That's what you weigh and they should stay there. :) My scale at home only goes to half pounds but that will work. How's your Mom doing?

Ruth ~ I think the first day of spring is tomorrow (Wednesday). At least it is on my calendar.

Sandy ~ my prayers for your Mom. Keep us posted on her progress.

Es ~ What I'm going to do is list 3 numbers. The first number will be my current weight, the 2nd will be 10% of that number and the 3rd will be how many pounds out of that 10% number I've lost. So if I lost 5 pounds the first week, (please God, please....:)...) it would be 195/19.5/5. Of course, that is if I'm 195......:(

Hi Janie, Jen, Pogo.....Talk to you's guys in the morning after I weigh in. (I know it will be bad but I'm determined for those numbers to go down)

Zoe <><

Morning buddies:

Es - that was me talking about the PIA's in your office:lol: When I worked in a hospital years ago, we would call most of the residents PIA's cause they were always asking dumb questions, and trying to get us to do their reports, etc. So that was our short hand language to each other.......gee, he/she's a real PIA, we would always crack up!

Zoe girl - okay, okay, I won't get rid of the .2's:lol: Can't wait to shed more lbs. though! Yesterday was willie and my wedding anniversary, and we went to an Italian restaurant, need I say more? I went off program last night, but it has been 8 weeks that I've been ON program, so I don't feel so bad. I'll just try to get in some walking with the walking tapes before my wi on Saturday. Hey, "life gets in the way" sometimes ;) (my favorite saying, lol).

Hi Jen, myra, ruth, pogo, viola, janie (wow- we have really grown).

So are we all doing this spring challenge and how is it working? Do we post today (today is Spring on my calendar too ruth, lol). In case we do, here's my calculations. Tell me if I'm doing this wrong or not:dizzy:

158.2/15.8/8.2= starting weight/10%needed/lbs. lost so far for 10%. Is that right????

Talk to you's later! Have a great day.

Hugs,
Dianne

P.S. Zoe, my e-mail is december4dianne@aol.com or dpadro@poly.edu (work). If you can, please send me the instructions for the gifs. Thanks!

Hi Buddies,

Dianne and Es, :^: What is a PIA? Is it printable?
I was wondering is it - Pest In Action?

I am planning to jump on to this spring challenge too.
What I want is to get to my 10% and I am usually a really slow loser. To get there I need to lose 14 more lbs.

Starting weight/current weight/lbs lost/lbs to go.
213.6/206/7.6/14

I am ready to start, I have lots of veggies, water, and a few Tootsie pops for treats. My plan is to use the treadmill 4 times a week and to do weight training twice a week to improve my metabolism.

Busy day today, I have been spending so much time with mom, that I need to catch up on work, and house work too. She was already moved to a rehab facility yesterday. The hard part now is all the driving to see her, she is an hour away from me.

Hugs to all,
Sandy:wave:

Hi gals,
I WI this morning and there was no change but that is ok since TOM is due on Fri. It will show up on the scale next week (I hope). Here is my stuff for the challenge. My starting weight last July/ Current Weight/and goal Weight: 179/146.5/143 If I don't make my goal by Jun 21, you folks have my permission to shoot me :lol: !!!

Sandy and Dianne,
It is good to see you folks checking in regularly with moms both so ill. You gals are real troopers and you will definately reach your goals.

Ruth,
Congrats on your terrific grades. I am sure you did well on your algebra test also.

Happy Spring!!
JanieD

Sandy - A PIA is a Pain-in-(the)-***,:devil: :lol:
Excuse my french! Glad to hear you're ready for the spring challenge - Es had a great idea. Good luck to all of us! Sorry to hear about your long drive to visit you mom. I'm about 25 mins. from the hospital my mom is in, but there's always a ton of traffic on the highway we have to take, so it seems longer. Hope she mends quickly.

Janie - Congrats on maintaining - good job! If you don't make your goal by July (3.5 more lbs???), I will shoot you! :eek: OMG, you are soooooooooo close to goal, fantastic! Thanks for the pep talk - I will reach my goal!!! We ALL will! :jig:

Hi again everyone else - Have a good one!

Hugs,
Dianne