LA Weight Loss - Friends and Losers Oct 27-Nov 2

Good VERY early morning everyone!

I was totally expecting to see a thread about the San Antonio centers closing, but apparently no one else knows/cares? So I put it out there for my own benefit.

I went to weigh on Friday evening and saw the sign of "changed hours" on the door... I knew what was coming, I went in anyway because someone was in there and I got to speak with the manager. It was her last day and they are going to have someone else there on Mondays and Tuesdays only for the next few weeks... they gave me some info on LA on the go. But I was also able to get all of the plan info for the remainder of my plan. This stinks! My mindset has already shifted and I am realizing how the accountability was really helping me to stay on track. I had a terrible weekend foodwise, but am going to do takeoff as scheduled today.

Any words of wisdom? Success stories without a center? Anything...

First of all, what in God's name are you doing awake and on the computer at ..what... 5:30am????

Anyway - I posted in your Centers Closing thread. Sorry about finding that out - at least you were able to get all of your info. This is the time to acknowledge that YOU accomplished losing 50lbs, not the counselors. If you keep that in the forefront of your mind, you can continue to be successful. Keep doing what you have been doing! (well, except for driving to the center every week..)

I had an OK weekend, had a little accident with some halloween candy, but recovered nicely from that. Saturday was rotten here, I came in to work and did all of my homework for tonight's class. Yesterday was just beautiful - a real treat this time of year. DH and I went golfing with some friends - it was nice to be outside. Plus, the Dolphins won, so a great day all around!

OK everyone - wake up!

I'm awake..............but not very happy about it :)

I just don't really enjoy morning very much. Maybe if I put myself to bed earlier.....

Well, we had DS's b-day party last night. He was such a doll. He was so excited to have cake that he didn't even ask for any gifts after we sang ;) He was just delighted that I made him a cake with yellow flowers on it. So funny. Of all the things he would ask for.......he asked for some green frosting and some yellow flowers.........and since those are thr green bay packer's colors..........it was even better. He must have asked for flowers cuz he has seen me make so many of them over the years, and they are quite tasty :) And as far as the gifts.....we have a tradition here that the morning of your true birthday, there is a gift at the end of your bed when you wake up. It is usually something inexpensive,but fun. We left DS a tiny bubble gum machine equiped with gumballs....and he was comletely satisfied with that. We would not have had to purchase anything else for him. Guess I wasted a few dollars last week ;) Here is a picture of my little darling ;)
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I WI this a.m., and I was pretty happy with my numbers since I was a bit less than perfect this weekend.......but I am not sure yet if it was a loss or not. You would think I know, but I really don't. I will edit my ticker when I am done with this, and then we'll see.

I hope you all had a great weekend and have a very successful monday :)
XOXO

ok, apparently I am complete idiot. I gained 0. lbs over the weekend. Oh well........must work harder this week :)

Thanks for the encouragement Kim - and just to set the record straight, it was 6:45 when I was posting - it just enters a time from a different time zone...

The good news is, Today my DH starts his diet. He has asked for my help and set a goal, so hopefully this will work out for him. It's so hard for him because he doesn't have much flexibility when it comes to stopping to eat during the day. I usually pack him a lunch with plenty of healthy snacks, but so many times he just doesn't feel like eating what I've packed. I'm hoping that with his new motivation he will stick to whats in the bag! I'm also hoping that with his new motivation I will be able to stay on track... there is just this nagging thought before every meal that won't leave my head "I don't have to weigh in"... how do I make that go away??? I need to create a mantra and just keep saying it over and over...

Post your weigh-in results here? Or have someone else weigh you in on designated days?

And Nicole - idiot or not, we still love you!

**edit*** Hey, according to the Thallenge, you kicked butt last week! congrats!

hello everyone. so tired today. not sure why, i relaxed all weekend. oh well.
anyways..lots to do this week. DD gets out of school early on wed and then both kids are getting haircuts that same day, then trying to get stuff together for our trip to NE this weekend for my brother's wedding. we're leaving friday night after we take the kids trick-or-treating..so that way they'll sleep on the way there.

oh and on top of that..i've had DS in undies all morning and i'm taking him into the bathroom every 10mins to try and go potty. i've only got about 6 more months to get him trained...so i'm trying yet again...for the 3rd time since august. i just hope that one of these days it just clicks and he wants to do it on his own. i'm thinking that's not going to happen, but we'll see. he may not make it to preschool at this rate. and that will suck.
so yeah..a bit stressful over here for me. i know alot can change in 6 months, but i need to at least say that i've been trying and not just waiting around for him to decide to do it on his own.

ah..anyways. the timer is about to go off for us to go visit the potty again. keep your fingers crossed for me! :)

Jillian.. I am in your potty training boat.. I hope he gets it soon for you, it is easier to have only one in diapers at a time!

Hope you all have a good week and enjoy your choices leading up to the weekend. Put your Halloween plan in place now ;)

Kids are busy this week and I only work 2x so that is a break for me. I hope to get some things done around the house. I find if my house and eating are in order, so is my inside.

Morning everyone!

Joni- Yeah, I did bite DH. We had a good time, but the dinner show was kind of hokey, not scary at all. In fact, it was pretty disrespectful.

Alannah- Good for you for going on a bit of a date, that is great!!

Lettie- Smokin' hot in your new dress!!!

Nicole- Your littlest is so cute. How funny that he wanted yellow flowers. Yesterday was my DH's birthday. I asked him on Saturday what kind of cake he wanted. My 5 y/o kept yelling "Pancakes! Tell her you want pancakes dad!"

Jillian- We finally had to pay my oldest to go potty. Evertime he would go, he got the change in my pocket. When had enough money, we would go to town and buy a hotwheel. Worked like a charm.

Julie- Sucks about your center, but like Kim said, you have worked much harded than your center has to get you here. Keep up the good work, you can do it!

Kim- Had an accident with Halloween candy? Like a snickers truck ran you over? Or it started raining M&M's and you accidentally looked up with you mouth open? Do tell!

Elizabeth- Love your avatar!

Here are some pictures of my weekend. The first is me in my vampiress costume. DH took the picture, and must have been irritating me, by the look on my face.
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This one is a picture of a desert near my house that my sisters and I have identified as having energy vortexes. These rocks, we believe, were stacked by migratory Indians marking them. They are ancient, and the energy feels very special. Notice the different colors of light surrounding this one.

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ok...guess what? HE DID IT! he peed in the potty! keep praying and crossing your fingers that he'll keep it up!

Jillian - funny story about potty training: when my oldest was potty training (wow! I just realized this story is about 9 years old! My DS is 11...) we went on a road trip and put him in pull ups since the rest stops are so far spaced, he told us he had to go potty and we tried to explain to him that it was ok because he was wearing a pullup, he just wouldn't accept that and began crying and throwing a fit! We finally had to pull over and let him pee on the side of the road! So count it as a blessing that you are not further along in the potty training :)

I find if my house and eating are in order, so is my inside.

Amen!!! I feel the exact same way. Love your new avatar :)

Katie.......love the vampire costume :) You look adorable in anything!!!

Yeah, Kim.......I did ok from my highpoint in the Thallenge.......I am just so mad at myself for not sticking with it. It really wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't going out of town with DH in two weeks. The last time his bosses and their wives saw me, I weighed 140 lbs. They are going to think, "wow, she really let herself go........." I don't mean to sound so self centered.....they probably could care less about how I look.......I just to look good for DH, you know.

Julie.......the COD pretty much sucks most of the time anyway....we are way cooler ;)

Jillian.....hang in there girl. Keep it all positive and it will work itself out :)

How's it hangin' JM?

ok, time to get some work done :)
XOXO

Hooray for Jagger :) (did I spell that right?)

yep, you spelled it right! :) i'm so excited! it's been over a year since he went in the potty the last time!

Hello everyone! I'm new here to this forum but not so new to LAWL. My center is closing but I'm hoping this site will help to keep me motivated.

Glad you found us! This is a superb group!

Julie, After as many months as you've been on plan, you know what to do. You just have to decide who you are doing it for and how bad do you really want it. I know the loss of the support and accountability is scary, but you can do it. You need a new mantra though. I used to tell myself "never again" on the being fat thing repeatedly when I was first in maintenance... So decide to not go back to what you were doing before, no matter what.

Jillian, Congrats on the first bit of success on the potty training front. I hope you end up with a break between now and May 1st of having no diapers for awhile. How long will it take you to drive to your brother's wedding? Don't leave too late.

Lettie, You are looking very hot! How sweet of your sweetie to buy you a ring, and how nice you two got some time away from the kids.

Katie, Some places do seem to exude some sort of an energy. You looked too cute to be something very evil there in your costume. Not scary at all.

Nicole, Too cute that your DS wanted the yellow flowers. I suspect that the dear heart just wanted a whole lot of frosting on his cake (and it looks like he had a little cake with his frosting there in the picture).

Well Ladies there is a lot of action here today! So happy!
I had a good weekend. My Dad and his wife were here and they cooked a lot of good home made Mexican food that I couldn't resist. But it was great to see them. Once in a while is ok I kept telling my self that. HA!

So I recently started a gym and have been going to work out at least 3-4 times a week and I am like addicted. Weird I never thought I would say that. But I like it! HA! I have been going for an hour 1/2 hour on the treadmill and 1/2 hour on the Bike.

Does anyone have a good workout that they would like to share. I feel like I may need to be doing something different.

Katie, why was the party disrespectful? You looked soo cute!

Lettie, Loved the dress!

Nicole, What a cutie! Bet he had a great time!

Jillian, I will pray for you and the potty training god will rain down apon you! HA!

Hi to everyone else!

Joni, Elizabeth, Allanah nice to see you back! Julie Marie!
Barb and Kimphin!

Sorry if I missed anyone!

Have a great POP day!

Welcome Sungoddess!

Barb- Thanks! You would really think that if you were to hear my voice. I have one of those "perpetually 12 years old" voices. To sweet sounding to be scary!

Cecilia- Well, the people who own the bar and grill also live there, in the upstairs. They say that ghosts have haunted the building for the entire 13 years that they have lived there. I do believe that some of what they are saying is true. That building was a hotel a very long time ago that burned partially down twice, and many people were killed. But I also believe that if there are truly spirits there, that they should be bringing in a good medium to help them cross over. They claim to have the ghosts of children looking for their mother. Instead of helping these poor things find their mama, they are using them as a way to get customers and make money. To me, that is a little sick. Oh, homemade Mexican food? I'll be right over, LOL.

Uh, OK WTF???? They are forecasting 6" of SNOW this afternoon!!!! When I woke up today and turned on the news....there were SCHOOL CLOSINGS!!! (in the Catskill mountains,,, but still...) W T F ????

I feel like a Macy's Thanksgiving Parade balloon today. It's not TOM, so I must just be randomly retaining water. Yay me <<sarcasm>>. I'll be buying a lemon on my way home, I guess.

Katie - love the outfit! We just got invited to a halloween party for Nov 7th (??) but I just don't have time to plan costumes. We have a reputation to keep with this party as we have gone in the past as Siegfried and Roy(with a stuffed white tiger biting Roy's neck), Bird flu (yellow feathered birds with the flu), and Britney and K-Fed. I don't think I can put something together this quickly.

Cecil - Good for you for going to a gym. I really miss my membership, and just haven't found a good fit for a replacement yet. If your gym offers any free training sessions, I say go for it - if only to learn a routine to follow. Other than that, I used to love "BodyPump" - which was a group class that used a quick-change barbell to do weight to music.

hello everyone. i've had this dull annoying headache since yesterday and it looks like it's still here. ugh. i can finally stand coffee again, so i made some this morning. it didn't taste as good as it used to, but i still enjoyed it. i still have a few pounds left from when i worked at starbucks, so at least i won't have to actually buy any for a while. it'll be weird to actually buy coffee since i haven't in over 3yrs.
anyways...the potty training day 2 is underway and he's already peed in his undies while sitting on the floor. ugh. hopefully he'll just have the one accident like yesterday and then a success. we'll see. he knows where to go, it's just getting him to go in the bathroom that's the problem. keep your fingers crossed for me! please! my sanity and stress level is at stake! ha.

ok..be back later.

Kim- Oh, your costumes sound like a scream. Maybe you could go as McCain and Palin. In snowsuits, it sounds like, LOL.

So, I have set two mini goals. One is to get all of my water in this week. The other is to eat breakfast everyday. So far so good.

I have been MIA for a few weeks, not from the plan but from this thread. Life just gets so busy sometimes.

I am currently watching my son's friend for three days. Long story but his mum makes vacations plans THEN finds someone to watch her son. Everyone says I should just say no but I am doing for him, not for her. KWIM.

I am still following but have found myself to give into temptation a bit more now that the plan seems to be stalled. I am SO close to my goal and my vacation is in about 6 weeks. Not sure that I will make 13 lbs in 6 weeks.

I have this sinus thing so I haven't been doing any exercising other than biking with the kids to/from school. Because my daughter has preschool today I have to make an extra trip so I will be biking about 9 miles which is okay.

I am dressing up as a beauty queen fro Halloween. The awesome thing is that the dress I am wearing is quite loose . It was that dress that started me on this weight lose journey to begin with. My dh and I were going to go out Valentines day and the dress is tight at the waist and supposed to be loose and flowy and it sure wasn't loose at all. That was when I had enough of the old me and started looking for the new me.
Tan

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Welcome Sun Goddess!

Cecil, I went and had Mexican food last night too. The spin class instructor kept going on and on about chicken burritos on Sunday, and I guess we couldn't get that idea out of our minds. It would have been OK, if I had just not eaten the first chip, but I did. So anyway, back on track today. Great that you are enjoying working out. They say exercising is the difference between regaining the weight and keeping it off, plus you end up smaller and firmer at the same weight. Who doesn't like that. I think I"ll focus on water for a time too, as I've really been bad at getting it in lately, and the coffee consumption has gone back up.

Hay there ladies!

Another day another dollar. HA!

Hay my recent bad rebelious snack is Baked Doritos and Salsa and I can't seem to ween my self off of the habit. Does anyone have any healthy suggestions for this bad treat. I know that the salsa isn't that bad but it's the repetitive bowls of chips that are really killing me. UGH!

Katie I hear ya on the people that live in that house. That is just mean.
The mexican food was wonderful! I will have to rememeber to invite you next time! HA!

Kimphin, thanks for the postive feedback on working out. I really am loving it. I am almost upset when I can't go. I think I do need to take advantage of the Personal training sessions. I am just embarrased. I don't know why?

Tan good to see you again your costume sounds fun!

Jillian, I work at a coffee place too it's called Northstar coffee and I would probably go broke if I didn't have that job. I am seriously addicted now. HA!

Well I hope all you ladies have a great day stay POP!

Barb thanks for the postive feedback on the working out front. HA! I really do appreciate it.

I know water can be a stuggle sometimes. And then those all you can eat chips. They kill especially with all the Sodium! UGH!

Kimphin those costumes are hilarious! Mccain and Palin would be relatively easy! And fun!

My friend and I are going as Thing one and Thing two from Dr. Suess. And our boyfriends are going as Wayne and Garth! HA! Funny! I am so excited! Can't wait! I love Halloween!

Cecilia.. I bake a pita cut up and then dip it in salsa.. nice with a bit of garlic powder (not salt) and crispy~ Hope you are all having a good day.. so far so good here, just trying to keep up with the TO. Just cleaning and getting ready for a dinner here on Friday night.

cecilia--you're making me crave chips and salsa! :)

so the potty training has been a bust today. he's peed in almost 6 pairs of undies and none in the potty. but he did stay dry during his nap. so that's a bonus. oh well, tomorrow is another day, i suppose.

So, I have set two mini goals. One is to get all of my water in this week. The other is to eat breakfast everyday. So far so good.
Hooray for Katie :) :carrot:

Kim.......I so think you should go as Palin and McCain.....or Palin and Todd.....in his "snow machine gear," as SNL always portrays him. I so want to dress my DH up as snow machine Todd.........he is built like him and kind of resembles him.........but DH is not really into dressing up.

Hang in there Jillian. No attention for accidents, (you know, just getting him cleaned up calmly with little or no feedback) and huge hoorays for success are the keys. Just like Pavlov's dog, you know.

I was OP yesterday and so far today. I went and bought myself my lancome makeup (my indulgence) and I am feeling pretty ok today. I hate that I have to buy some new clothes right now....at a size 18, but I have to get ready for my trip, and I simply have no business casual clothes that fit. Also, a lot of my older clothes are kind of too young for me now.

Ok, keep up the good work everyone :) And keep exercising ;)
XOXO

Hey everyone,

Not much to report from up here but I figured I would check in. Raining today like a banshee. But so far not snow but its coming I'm sure of that.

I will be so glad when friday night is done with so these chips and rockets can get out of my house! I have no idea how many kids I will have but I can for certain that come monday whatever I have left is going to work and staying there. I rarely snack through the day at work so the others can eat it. I purposely bought things I knew they would like after the fact.

My co-worker today brought in some pumpkin seeds she roasted last night. I have never had them before and they were so good. I might need to go and buy a couple of pumpkins before they are all gone and make some.

Thats about it for me...I'll check in later...

Hi girls.....and Dan.....where the heck are you anyway?

So I was out shopping tonight looking for some things to wear to the business dinners I have to attend with DH when we are in Texas. Since I have been out of the work force for so long, I have no idea what is appropriate. I tend to always want to dress it up nice, but then I worry I may be over doing it. What is your opinion on this jacket from Kohl's, to go with a pair of black or grey or pinstriped pants....
http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/womens/brands16w24w/apt9/PRD~352281/apt+9+Sateen+Trapeze+Crop+Jacket.jsp
I tried it on, and it fits sooo nice. It gives a nice tailored look, but with some feminity....which is the perfect combo in my eyes. Is it too much?
Thanks so much ladies ;)
XOXO

Hi Alannah!!!!

nicole--that jacket is super cute! :)

yeah, where the heck is dan?
did he report back if liz got the job or not?

Hey everybody;
Memba me? It’s been a while since I have been on here. Is there room for an old chick to come home to roost? I’m glad to see a lot of familiar faces. Last time I was on here I was complaining about hurting my knee. I sure did a number on it, I blew my ACL, tore some cartilage and bruised my bones. I was laid up for a bit then did some physical therapy. I couldn’t really exercise for a while and my brain told me that I need to cut back on the food, but my stomach told me otherwise. Fast forward to now and you see me crawling back with my head hung low cuz my bum has grown a bit larger. I got a card in the mail from my COD to get all my weeks back free, so I went in and they did give me enough weeks to get to my goal. Now they call and say we’re only open MWF from 8ish to 5ish. Hmmmm, wonder what that could mean……. But I’ve been OP for 5 days now. I just really need to work on getting all my water in. I all but quit drinking it and replaced it with coffee.

Jillian- congrats on the pregnancy. You are looking good!

Nicole- your youngest is just too cute and that baby Maria just stole my heart. I think that the jacket would be just perfect, dressy, but not over the top business like.

Lettie- You are smokin in that dress!

Katie- Love the new tat.

Cecilia- good for you on going to the gym and loving it, send some of that motivation my way will ya?

Hi Julie, Kim, Elizabeth, Barb, Tan, Sungoddess, Alannah
I look forward to getting to know everybody that joined since I have been here. Gotta go back and catch up on what’s been happening around here.

Nicole - Hi back at ya!! and the jacket is sweet. I have to dress business casual and that's something I would pick out and not consider over the top so to speak. I say go for it!

Hi Deb!! A few of us older hens have come back to roost lately LOL

Guess its time for me to get ready for bed. Its after 10 here now...

See you chicks tomorrow..and Dan of course!

so good to see you back Deb! :) glad to have you back!

DEB!!!! it really is reunion week!

Hey guys!

Nicole- I LOVE that jacket. I have a similar one from NY&Co that is denim and long sleeve.... SO CUTE!

Jill- thanks for the kicking to get back on here!

Hello to everyone else... Just a quick update:

I got married on October 18th, and am back from my DisneyWorld honeymoon to lose now or GOOD. It's bittersweet looking at my wedding pics. I was so happy that day, thatin a way I don't care about my weight. THen I see my arms and want to DIE!

I'll post a pic from the wedding...

I am going to start up on Red I think. I know people ask questions about the plans all the time, andif it bothers you guys, I won't ask... but what are the stats on red??

THanks--havea great night!!!!

Oh Amy, your pics are beautiful!! Congrats on your wedding!

Deb- Hey girl! I am in the bigger bum club with ya. Good to see you back, anyways. You lost like a pro the first time. This time will be a no brainer too!

Nicole- Darling jacket, you will be adorable in it.

I was wondering about Dan too. Dan, is everything okay?

I got all of my water in today.

HOLY CRAP.............this must be the time of year many of us say it is time to get our butts in gear!!! Deb........welcome back girl!!! Is your knee pretty much all better now? I hope so. This, "I'm not 20 business," sucks pretty hard, doesn't it?

Lettie.......I didn't say it before.....but you are looking SOOOOOoo good!!! You must just be flying high with skinnimindedness. You are helping me regain my strength.......thanks :)

JerseyAmy..........you looked absolutely beautiful on your wedding day. You have impecible taste ;)

And gues what girls...........I went and bought the jacket. It is simply perfect. I will take pictures in Texas. It felt really good to go and buy myself a couple of things today. It was way past due. I still need a couple more items.....but I have a decent start. Taking care begets taking care.....so hopefully I can stay motivated here :)

ok, I have to go crochet now. It is like my addiction now. I will see you all in the a.m.
XOXO

Amy- soooo pretty! are the girls dresses a chocolate color? love them!!!

Thanks Nicole. I am loving it. although I saw a picture of myself sitting down...... still not great. I mean what did I expect.....I am still in the 180s!!!! I remember when I was 24 I had had 2 kids and felt as huge as an elephant. I couldn't imagine being any bigger, I was imbarassed, uncomfortable, and very depressed..... I was 164! Little did I know!!!!

Hello Everyone!

It SNOWED last night. *cries* I am SO not ready for winter!

I had apretty great weight loss last week on take off- 6 lbs in the week. It slowed to one pound this week but hopefully I am over that crappy hump.

I hope everyone is doing well-I just finished midterms so Its been a busy week!

Good morning everyone :)
I am down a bit (on the sclae).......and I do so like that feeling ;)
XOXO

Amy - Your wedding pictures are beautiful! Where did you have the pictures taken? Congrats!

Deb!!!! Welcome back! I hope your knee is good as new now. I never think I am old until I hurt something - then reality hits me.

Nicole - love the jacket. I got something similar from Kohl's - I think it is a Daisy Fuentes jacket. I love it - I may go get it in a different color too (I'm terrible like that!) And you are absolutely right - you spend so much time taking care of everyone else - time to take care of yourself too!

Katie - congrats on getting your water in. I'm getting back in the habit too, plus the extra exercise from walking to the ladies room every 20 minutes helps!

I used our treadmill last night - I've been avoiding it since last spring when I started C25K and got plantar fascitis (owwww). I felt pretty good, so I'm going to start that up again.

I just got the announcements for the next set of Masters classes and I'm having a mini panic attack. I think I may do 2 classes next semester - but it is freaking me out. UGHHHH.

Good morning everyone :)
I am down a bit (on the sclae).......and I do so like that feeling ;)
XOXO

Yay!

so day 3 of potty training and i found the key..keeping DS naked from the waist down. he doesn't like it very much, but if i put the undies back on him after he "tries" to go on the potty and then i set the timer for another 10mins..he ends up peeing in the undies...hence the reason we went through 7 pairs yesterday. if i focus on him, keep him naked and take him in there every few mins until he goes, then we have success. so being relentless is the key for me and naked for him.
i was just about to give up for the day too because i didn't sleep well last night and it took me forever to get to sleep on top of that..so i'm freakin' exhausted today and just wanted to catch a few zzzz's here and there today, but i can't. because i started this potty training and i'm not going to confuse him by stopping it just because i'm too tired.
the only crappy thing about it is we're going out of town this weekend and won't have any time to concentrate on going to the potty every few mins. and since we're traveling (only a 4hr drive) i'm don't want to put him in undies either. so i'm stuck. i already told him, diapers are for night-night, so that's working, but i suppose i'll have to resort to pullups this weekend. not much of a choice at this point. but i'll be back at it again on monday that's for sure. hopefully one weekend won't deter him too much. we'll see.

so yeah. this is my life right now. consumed with pregnancy, potty training and kids. DS turns 3yrs old on the 12th of Nov so i'm busy creating a huge train cake for him. (you know me and my cake creations!) and busy getting gifts for him and also trying to get the xmas shopping done for the kids before the end of november. i just want to get it out of the way early and just enjoy the holiday season since i'll be with them this year! and this will be the first time in 3yrs that i'll be able to have an xmas tree! the past few years we've ended up moving in december, so we haven't gotten a tree and it hasn't felt like the holidays without one. so i'm going all out this year for sure!

ok..i think i've written a book...or something longer than i intended.
gotta go and get DS on the potty again.

be back later!

good job nicole on moving that scale!

yay for kim getting on the treadmill again! i'm promising myself that i'm getting back on my elliptical on monday..and doing that at least 3x's a week until i get too big to do so.


hey Amy! glad to see you back here! :) have you set some mini goals for yourself yet?

Hey gang...

Sorry to be so quiet.. I have just been slammed at work and it's leaving with little time and little motivation to spend more time on the computer..

Nothing very motivational to mention this morning, but I hope you all are doing your best... Keep up the good work!!!

Hey all.. it is bustling in here.. that is great!

Dan~ Thanks for stopping by.. keep up your hard work!
Jillian~ That is what works here too. I keep daughter in a longer shirt and bottomless and she hits the potty every time, soon as the diaper is on, she misses.:dizzy: Hope e figures it out soon, I know I am so done with diapers...uugh!
Nicole~ Glad to hear you bought something for yourself, and the scale is moving in the right direction!
Repo girl~ WTG on getting your water in!
Welcome back Deb! You are inspiring to have around!
Tan~ Enjoy flowing in your dress this year! That is something to be proud of!

Off to keep on plan and get my home in order. I have to keep on top of things or they pie up while I am at work. The scale budged this week, I was almost up to 160 eating good foods 2 weeks ago, not I am sitting at just over the 151 mark... I am working so hard, it has been a relief to see the scale budge, I am hoping to be close to my goal by Christmas. I think it is all a matter of finding the right plan and foods that work... the COD would never try anything else. 20 lbs in 8 weeks.. probably not, but hopefully close! Off to potty train and switch the laundry! Happy POPping!

yay! another pee in the potty (well, his undies were a bit wet, but he did the majority in the potty!) i think he's finally understanding..and loving the tootsie roll rewards too! (that boy is a chocoholic and has been for a year now!)

i hope it's not getting too annoying that i keep posting about potty training and non-WL stuff. :)

Jillian - maybe if you start giving us tootsie rolls for each pound lost it would do us some good??? I'm so glad the potty training is going better today - I know I nearly drove myself crazy with my oldest DS, the other 2 were not that bad...

Hello again...

Nicole- congrats on the loss... What plan are you doing???

Jill- It's ok about the potty training... we understand. My girlfriend just went through it with her 3 year old. She had a chart in the bathroom and Ciara got a sticker for everytime she went. (I think stickers were onlyfor #2 though...) Once the chart was filled up, she went to McDonalds. It's amazing what kids will do to get there...

Thanks for all the compliments! We got married in Maryland, in Havre de Grace. It was at a B&B called the Vandiver Inn and it was about 3 blocks from the water, a lighthouse and TONS of sailboats much to my new DH's joy!

Their dresses were chocolate brown with a pink sash. My maid of honor was my sister (the tall one next to me), my friend Amanda was a bridesmaid, and lastly my 14 year old niece Hannah. THe two groomsmen were my brothers, Ian and Wes. Wes is the taller one and was the best man.

We had a BLAST! It just went so fast! That's my only complaint!

Have a great day! I am still unpacking from moving (still in Jersey though- mini victory over MIL!!!) and have to finish soon. We're (my mom sister and I) are starting a bookclub and I am hosting the first meeting. In 2 weeks, (one of which I wil be in VA!)

On te weightloss front, I am still trying to collect information on the red plan and I want to get some good planning and preparing in before I officially start as that's when I do best.

Take care guys!!

amy! i found my red plan book...do you want me to send it to you?

red plan:
2.5 protein, 4 veggies, 3 fruits, 3 starches, 1 dairy, 1 fat and 2 LA Lites.

I am jealous of Red's 3 starches. Sigh.

we have 3 times in the potty! yay! it's so funny how excited we get over peeing in the toilet! ha.

Morning all - Thanks for the warm welcome back

Nicole-Kim- Yea, the not being 20 thing does suck especially since I just doubled that last month.
I haven’t had surgery on the knee and don’t know if I will. You can live without an ACL just fine if you don’t do more extreme sports like skiing or racquetball. I would end up being out of work for 4-6 weeks. With 6 months to total recovery. I was planning on having surgery in Jan. but now an opportunity at work may derail the plan. I’ll just wait and see what develops.

Amy- What a beautiful bride. Love the photo.

Jesskale- WTG on the 6 lbs. We had a crazy snowstorm here a few weeks ago. Now it’s in the 70’s. I’m not ready for winter either, I barely remember summer being here.

Jillian- Keep up the potty training war, you’ll win it eventually.

So they put me on plan 3 -3p, 4s, 4v, 3fr, 2d, 2fa. I am really having a heck of a time getting all that food in. If I don’t make out a menu ahead of time, I always leave something out. I am really trying not to eat all those starches because that is what gets me in trouble and gets my cravings going.

Is anybody else doing the “Super Food Rx” program? It’s hard to remember all those combinations all the time. I have found that I love pomegranates though.

Going to try to get on the elliptical today before work. That was my b-day gift to myself. I figured I deserved something nice for my “milestone” birthday.

Ok -- I just lost my post -- I think. I'll get the hang of this yet. Hi, everyone.

Katie, I loved hearing about your adventure in the haunted bar. Have you heard about the tours of the haunted mansions in Albion, I think I heard. We wanted to go, but we aren't going to have the time to do it this year. Maybe next year.

It is also time for me to get back to the program. I pretty much took the summer off. I had lost 50 pounds, and I am so disgusted with myself -- I put about 15 pounds back on.

Our center here will be closing in about 2 to 3 weeks. I guess it is time for me to be accountable to myself and not someone else for a change.

I have also slacked off on the exercise, and I know from experience that exercise if a huge factor in losing the weight. :carrot:

Amy~ Great pic of the wedding.. you will treasure those for years to come!
Jillian~ I enjoy your PT and OT posts (because I am in the potty training boat too). I hope he gets it easily.

So I have been on plan again today, sticking to the gold plan with no dairy (soy milk instead) and so far things have been moving in the right direction. Maybe taking out the bars was not enough food for me!? Crazy but I hope to get the hang of what works for my body. At least I know I can maintain easily enough....:dizzy:

I will be off for a few days, I work tonight and Thursday as soon as hubby gets home until 12:30am then have to help out at school with the kids harvest party. We have company over on Friday night, I already have a plan in place (I am making supper so I have control of that) and will be drinking 2 spritzers during the evening and a few diet sprites or ginger ale). Gotta put the plan in place ahead of time. I think I will take the 2 little ones to the park before the big girls get out of school as the nice fall weather won't last much longer...

I took time to paint my nails today... candy apple red and had a nice bath with a bit of time hair styling.. I feel much better about myself when I do that. 4 kids takes so much out of me.. I need to take the time for myself to do what I love (computer time, singing, bringing the sexy back..etc.) so that I can mother better. I am encouraged by Nicole... you are supermom!

Have a great weekend all! Stay POP and be good to your bodies! WATER WATER WATER! ;) *hugs*

hey guys! Deb's back! Yay!

So-trying to slowly get with the program isn't working for me. Too easy to justify bad behavior. So-I'm going to hit the store this afternoon and get the stuff to do FF for the next 2 days.

I hate FF-l may have to be on the board a lot . . .

Anyway-it was a long "weekend" for me-due to babysitter issues-I stayed home with Josie the last two days. I don't think I'm cut out to be a SAHM-in the last 2 days Josie took off her diaper and peed on the carpet, took off a poopy diaper while I was in the shower (I'll let you imagine the rest!), colored on the poor poor carpet, threw a 30 min raging tantrum yesterday (yes, I timed it) as well as several shorter and less severe ones. Let's see-what else? Helped me make dinner last nite ( I still need to finish cleaning out the parmesan cheese that is EVERYWHERE).

I looked forward to dropping her off at daycare and coming to work today.

JM

ok everyone. we officially had the best potty training day yet! he has peed in the potty six times today with only one small accident. he stayed dry throughout his nap (pooped in his diaper after he was awake, but we'll work on that part later) and even stayed dry (in a pull-up!) while we picked up DD from school, went to get haircuts, played outside, etc (for over 2hrs!)
so he's been super duper successful all day long! i'm more than excited and thrilled! he still won't go into the bathroom on his own yet or tell me he has to go potty, but will go in there when i take him and will go and it only takes a few mins for him to go! :) :) :)
i'm freakin' so excited for him! and he is too! :) i hope we have a repeat for tomorrow!

oh JM, with my DD we used to have to buy footless sleepers and zip them up backwards on her because she would take her diaper off all the time! i have a picture of the worst poop incident i have ever seen in my life. i wanted to just move instead of cleaning it up. it was seriously that bad. i even wanted to throw the crib away! so i know what you're going through with that stuff.
funny enough, DS really doesn't like being naked and we never went through that phase with him...thankfully!
things will get better...and then it's potty training time (which i'm doing with DS right now!) :)

It's gonna get ugly-I wouldn't let her play in traffic (seriously-she wanted to take her trike on the main road) and after trying to bypass me and drag the thing over the curb and across the grass, then giving up and that and letting out several ear-piercing screams . . .she got off and came over to me to hit me (I know the look). I told her that if she hit me she wouldn't get a video before bed. Well-she hauled off and hit me several times.

She realized fairly quickly what she had done and has tried to be sweet as pie to me. I'm sure she's hoping I forget. I'm preparing for a tantrum though. And trying to think of something else fun to do . . . .

JM

What are your thoughts on LA To Go?

Jillian-the taking off of the diaper is a new thing-but she's been taking off her clothes for months now. She is always in a diaper at home. We can't even get in the darn door-she stops in front of me to sit down and take off all her clothes. PJs too. If I get them on her-they're on the floor in the morning.

She's only played around with potty training-hopefully she'll get serious soon. Good job with your DS and his training!

JM

Purple- you could write your post in word or an email and then copy and paste that way you won’t lose it. Too funny about talking about Albion, just tonight I was talking with a co-worker who used to live in Twin Falls and she was telling me about going to some of those places in Albion. She said that she could feel the different spirits there. I haven’t heard about the LA to go, but I am guessing it’s coming to that with my center. They went down to MWF a few weeks ago. It’s been hard for me to get in there on those days. Tues and Thurs. worked so much better for me.

HEY JM!! Josie is just so cute, you just want to pinch her cheeks and kiss her all over her face. I’m guessing from your posts that you may not feel that way about her right now huh?!?

Have a great night all.

good morning everyone.
i'm officially in the 2nd trimester of my pregnancy! we're 1/3 of the way done! yay! i really dislike being pregnant and anyone who is around me on a daily basis while i am, knows this too. i just don't like it. my former DH told me that it's weird for him to be an outsider this time around..i guess can see how that could be. but i'm sure he's also pretty happy that he doesn't have to deal with me being prego either! ha. he's already told my DH stories about me from the previous two times. i swear i'll never leave them both alone in the same room again! :) ah well, it's cool. we're all friends and they joke about me all the time.
anyways. i'm off for more potty training success! he's already gone once this morning and actually went in there without me asking him this time...but i'm going to keep on him too. :) such a great week for him!
hope everyone is having a good week too. i've got quite a bit to do tonight and tomorrow to get ready to go to NE for the weekend for my brother's wedding.
be back later, i'm sure!

Morning everyone! I got my water in again yesterday. I remember someone calling LAWL "Peeing Away the Pounds". That is how I am feeling. I have also eaten breakfast every day this week. I am realizing that a lot of my problem is not eating real meals, then snacking and piecing all day. Also, my protein sizes are way to small, my carbs, way too much. Next week I am going to start implementing more of a plan. And weigh..........ugh!

Purple- Oooh, now you have me wanting to go to Albion, LOL. I guess that Blackfoot has a really haunted hotel. That would be interesting too.

Deb- How are all of your furbabies doing?

JM- I used to have a daycare kid who took her diaper off all the time. I actually had to start taping it on to avoid nasty incidents at naptime.

Jillian- It is nice to be into the safe second trimester, isn't it?

Nicole- How is it going?

Good morning guys-

Jill- that would be great!!! I will PM you my address. You're such a great friend, I owe you one!


Elizabeth- it is awesome to pamper one's self every once in a while and it does feel SO good.

Hello to everyone else, hope you're having a great day! Halloween is here, be careful!!!!

Well, the Phillies won last night as many of you know, so there is quitet he comotion around here. People were driving around blowing their horns and yelling pretty much all last night. I had considered going tot he parade in Philly tomorrow but alll of a sudden I feel like I am too old for that stuff.

I am 25, and I know I am going to get the 'that's a baby' speach, but the thought of fighting drunks and a ton of college students is not my idea of a good time anymore.

Well, I am off to VA for a week and will be staying with my inlaws. Yey. Actually I am excited to do some fun things before I start work and school up again!

Take care!

Hey girls. I have been super busy this week preparing for a house full of company. I only have a second....but wanted to chime in about the removal of diapers :) Qutie a few years ago, my darling little niece came over to visit me (we lived next door at the time), in nothing but a string of pearls and a diaper, with about 30 feet of duct tape wrapped around her diaper. I thought I would die laughing.........and then my next child did the same stupid stuff. Only one out of five did it for me........be I hear you, Jillian....I wanted to move too...........it's just too gross. Hang in there JM........it will get better. How old is Josie? She is acting like a three year old already. I call this wonderful stage of development, "expressing one's threedom." Some kids just think they need to be the boss. That's ok.........mom's are wayyy smarter. There are many ways you can make her think she is the boss, without giving in to tantrums. My 10 yo was particularily independant.......and it started when she was about 2. I ended up having to give her a lot of reasonable choices, and it made me pretty insane. Oh, also..........DH's uncle gave me a good tip on the naked ones.............He said when his daughter went through that stage.......he turned the heat down to 62 degrees and put all the blankets and afgans in the closet. He said it worked. I never did it........but I bet it would work. Don't you just get so tired of tryign to find their clothes and get them dressed 5 times a day? Also........just when I thought I had the mothering thing down pat.........baby number 4, Adam, came along. He was the diaper remover too.........anyway........he was a tantrum thrower. An inconsolible tantrum thrower. I have very little wisdom when it comes to tantrums.......they can be so frustrating. I think the smarter kids are the ones that have the most trouble with this. It's like their communication skills can't keep up with their brains.....and they don't know what else to do. In any case.........whether your DD is 18 and driving you nuts (yeah, that's me), or 2.........I always try to keep in the back of my mind.........just keep loving them :) That really is the most important message they need from us mamas.

Elizabeth.......you are too kind. If you could see the disaster I am in right now.......and witness how nickelodian is babysitting my boys right now, you might think otherwise..:lol:. Good for you for taking a few minutes for you. It does make all the difference. If we could only find a way to remove the laundry chore.......we'd be golden.

Ok, I could go on forever........but I gotta get something done here. Company starts rolling in at 4.........sigh
XOXO

Good luck Nicole!!

Just did 30 minutes of yoga.....

Good morning everyone! Day one of FF for me-so far so good. Then again-the morning is the easy part!

So-I feel like SuperMommy today! I thought it was going to be really awful last nite-unless we're out late, Josie always gets a video before bath and bed. (And that's when I clean the kitchen,etc . . . )

So-she was being so sweet and good all evening-not mentioning Sully or Elmo or anything like she usually does (she's always trying to get me to put one on while I'm making dinner-even though she knows she doesn't get it until after dinner).

Anyway-when I cleaned her up to get her out of the highchair-she looks up at me all Bambi-eyed and asks "Sully?". So-I made her look me in the eye-and I must have looked sad or something cuz she asked"What's the matter Mama?" So cute. Anyway- told her no sully tonite because you hit Mama. She started sobbing, saying "I sorry, I sorry !" Darn near broke my heart. But I held firm. I said I know you're sorry but no video. Do you want to finger paint? She was still crying but she said yes.

So that's what we did-made a huge mess with (washable) finger paints. Weird stuff though-kind of like a gel. But she had fun and was sooo good. Went upstairs early, took a bath, went to bed nicely (she usually does though) and even slept in an hour past normal. Whew!

This morning-as I was trying to get her into the car (i was pretty late) she wanted to play in the garage. I had to take a hammer out of her hand and she reached over and hit me. I grabbed her arms and asked her if she remembered what happened when she hit Mama-no Sully or Elmo. I put her in the car and she kept asking me something i couldn't understand. Until finally I got it "Sully again? Again?" So I told her if she was good then yes-she could watch Sully tonite. That satisfied her.

Sorry for the ramble . . . .It's just that I've been trying different things to get her to stop hitting-time outs weren't working. I guess had to take away what she really loved! And though the house didn't get picked up as much last nite-we had a lot of fun with the paints.

JM

Deb, isn't it a small world. It is pretty funny that you know someone from Twin and were talking about Albion, too. Our center went to MWF, too -- then two weeks ago, we were told that the center would close in about 4 weeks. We were offered LA to go as a substitute. We would have prescribed check in times with a consultant over the phone. I'm not sure how the diary checking would go -- either read it to the consultant or fax it, probably. So far, I don't know of anyone here that is going to do it.

Katie, I loved your comment about LAWL being referred to as "peeing away the pounds". I have always maintained that we lose weight from all the exercise we get running to and from the bathroom all the time. However, my boss has been looking at me funny. I think he wonders if I have developed a medical problem -- and he is afraid to ask.:dizzy:

Good job Juliemarie!! I knew you'd be a good mommy!!

I went on Monday to pick up my LA on the go packet. It has some info in there about either emailing your diary to your counselor or faxing it in. Would be kinda cool to have it in electronic format... I have to wait until the end of November to actually get activated.

All this talk about potty training is making me count my blessings to be out of that stage :) Now I just can't wait for my youngest DS to get out of the cry baby stage and my oldest DS to stop asking for a cell phone.

I did take off on Monday and Tuesday, but didn't lose even an ounce... I'm still having a hard time shaking the "I don't have to weigh in" mentality and did have cheese on my TO salads... So I guess it wasn't really a take off, just extra juice for 2 days.

Julie- Do you know how they are going to handle doing the lites? I bought some more when they gave me all the weeks back. Maybe I better start getting them so I don't lose them in case my COD is doing the same thing.

Ok guys- I am in big trouble here!!! I am having really bad carb cravings. Salty, sweet, chips, chocolate - you name it, I want it!!! That's telling me that TOM is about to come knocking on the door any day now. I caved last month and went on a 3 day carb fest that sent my good eating down the toilet. This has just recently started because I didn't used to be this way. I am trying to keep busy and I am not hungry but my brain is just screaming "EAT CARBS!!" HELP ME!! Any vitamins, herbs, potions or anything that you guys know of that will help calm the cravings???? Can ya tell I am desperate!!

You can have the low fat microwave popcorn. I think its something like 2 cups. I like it because it seems like a lot of munching for only one starch. :)

Deb, our center said they were putting in a huge order, and that they would give us all the lites that we had paid for -- and that we should get them while they had them.

hey deb, you could also switch to Luna bars too. i found that they had healthier ingredients in them versus the lites. i usually ordered mine from amazon.com

Deb - hate to tell you, but it's already happened here... One of my co-workers goes down (I stopped going a couple months ago after I'd been on maintenance awhile) and told me yesterday. So, go get your stuff.

Actually, I should have been going all along to the COD, since I gained about 20 back. I had a couple losses in August and September, so I comfort ate. And I didn't even care. And honestly, I still don't. I just don't get it. I've been coming here faithfully, but not posting (much). We even started a 'Biggest Loser' at work. We had to pitch in $18 for 12 weeks of weight loss. one quarter of the money goes to the person with the most weight lost, the most percentage lost, most steps and most inches. So, you'd think I'd be motivated for money at Christmas, but no, not really. UGH and I know I could do it. I guess I need to plan more - like I did in the beginning. And maybe if I post more here (and get honest with my ticker), that will help too.

Sorry so long.

How about a cup of coffee with some SF syrup to flavor and a little milk or FF half and half. Or, even a cup of tea with sweetener? I use stevia to sweeten, and it is does not upset my tummy like splenda does.

Thanks for the info Stephanie, I guess I will call tomorrow. I have like 28 boxes left. I would like to get off of them altogether. I haven't been to the COD for about 3 weeks now and haven't had any bars whatsoever, but if I paid for them, I dang sure want them.

Deb, I am the same way. I LOVE CARBS and cannot get enough of them. I too would appreciate some advice on the carb front...

Anyone who has bars that they want to sell ( you get different kinds in the us) I would be happy to buy some of them off you.. just pm me. ;) No nicole, that is EXACTLY why you are supermom.. you can share your secrets like using 'nic'! Laundry I figures out.. I go to a laundrymat once a month to catch up then try to maintain. It costs a bit, sure, but saves me SO MUCH TIME! I just got home form work so I am going to shower and go drag my husband from his studio. ;) Have a great night all.. and BE GOOD TOMORROW!!!! *hugs*

:ghost: Happy Halloween! :ghost:

:haphal:Happy Halloween!!:haphal:

Eat!!!:carrot: :broc:(your veggies) Drink!!! :cheers: (your water)

and be scary!!!! :badbat::sklol::witch::spid::dracula::frank:

Back from Mexico! It was awesome. I gained about 3 pounds but it was worth it. You have to keep hydrated in Mexico so that means Pina Colodas, Beer, Margaritas etc etc! And the chips and salsa at every meal don't help. I walked everyday as much as I could. I did the Takeoff plan this week so I am back to where I was before I left. Now its Halloween...help me!
Amy I just want to say that you look absolutely beautiful in your Wedding pictures!!!!
Jill- Way to go with potty training...even though I am done all that, I remember that stage.
Hello to everyone else and Have a Happy Halloween!

Welcome back Hoochie!

Hi All! Happy Halloween! Hope you all have a great day. I am a devil for the first part of the day and tonight Thing Two will come out to reak havok! HA! Hope you all have a great day!

Happy Halloween everybody. :cofdate: This is what I plan on for Halloween -- dinner at home with DH (on plan, of course!):dizzy:

Oh Cecilia, I do want to see pictures of thing one and thing two wreaking havoc. Please?

JM, My DD was the same way.... dedicated nudist and tantrum thrower when she had to be clothed.... She would take off her diaper and I'll just say that it was so bad that I had to wall paper the wall behind her crib. Take pictures now or she'll never believe you that she was so bad. I too was using duct tape there for awhile. First I put them on backwards and that worked for a short time. My DD would escape from the house without a stich on.... the next door neighbor looked at me like what kind of a mother let her child leave the house like that, since he didn't see the pile of clothes left inside the door. So at least you are doing better than I did, she wears clothes outside. I don't know how she got over that, except for possibly some disney princess outfits that she just had to wear. Perhaps that child needs an shirt and pants with elmo all over them...

I've not behaved well around the candy this year. I've been so good for so long, but have been a bit depressed since my niece died and that led to some candy. I don't know why that is, and it is so self destructive, but M&M's are still pretty tasty.... Well Wednesday after spin class the instructor gave out some candy and I ate one peanut butter cup, and that sort of broke the dam of candy avoidance. I think I may need to do a take off to break this cycle.

I have been soo bad so far today. Tomorrow is a new day right. I need to drink a lot of water! HA! So far I have had 3 small fun size candy bars. 3 Starbursts and Chinese food! WHAT???? Omg! Please help me. I am on a rampage! OK. nothing but WATER for the rest of the day! HA!

Step Away From The Candy, People!!!!!!

If you really have to indulge.. pick up some sugar free stuff... I bought a pack for my daughter that has a cavity and will have a piece tonight with the kids, leaving the sweet sugar behind! Thank back on strict plan tomorrow. Have fun tonight!

Barbara-she does have some elmo clothes . . . doesn't help. She hasn't taken off her diaper since Tues-so hopefully those were isolated incidents.

I did post some new pics on the blog-so you can see how she's generally dressed (or undressed as the case may be) at home.

JM, It is a phase. Someday you'll look back and laugh. I think it did take quite a lot of naked time before the desire to look like a princess grew greater than the need to be naked. I seem to remember shortly after the naked phase came the break into mom's makeup and smear it all over the place phase... judging on the high heels, I recommend putting any lipstick up high, as it really does not come out of wood (surprising we sold that house with the wall papered bedroom and the bathroom vanity with a pink tinge to it).

Kim, I took your advice and stepped away from the candy. Thanks. I needed that!

Barbara-great! Something to look forward to! ;)

Happy Halloween everybody!!

I think I am over my carb desperation point, unless it strikes tonight. I got candy I didn’t like to hand out to the kids, so I won’t be eating any. I did go into the COD today and they are closing on Nov. 14 and going to LA to go, don’t know how that will work. That sucks because I really like all the ladies at the COD. I am getting all 30 boxes of lites I have left next week. Elizabeth, I may PM you if I don’t want all of them.

DH has been gone for a week now and is coming home tonight, so that will make me happy. I also just noticed that my garbage disposal is leaking badly and there is a pool of water under my sink, which doesn’t make me happy. So I had better go mop up the water and see if I can fix it so I can run the dishwasher.

:sklol:Happy Halloween everyone!:bat:

I indulged on a few candy bars today while I was carving pumpkins.. whoops :) haha. Hope you all are having a fun Halloween though!

PMSing and hubby brings home my favorite candy. 3# of the Mar's mini mix..... twix, milky way, snicker and 3 muskateer! OH MAN ARE THEY GOOD!!!!!! I can't help it Kim!!!

Hello

I was reading this thread this morning and you guys are hilarious! I too just found out on Friday that the Edina MN COD is closed on Tuesday and Thursday now so I'm guessing soon it will be closed. I plan on getting my 60 boxes of lites this week. The only problem is that I had just re-started again because I'm so frustrated with what I look and more importantly, feel like.

I am hoping that this thread will help me get back in line and get moving towards the right end of the scale!

Thanks for the reading...

Anne

Welcome Anne!