WW Clubs and Groups - Thank good ness its almost Friday - Thursday 2/15

Hello all! Yeaaa I get to start the thread today. I already tried this once and I lost my post, so here goes. Welcome to all newbies and those who haven't jumped into the thread yet. Don't be shy...come out, come out where ever you are! This is a 20s- ish thread for those who need support and friendship through their weight loss ups and downs. Speaking up ups, WI was not good for me. Up 0.2 lbs - Its not too bad, but disappointing all the same. I'll dust off and try again next week. I have to go to a Wireless Internet conference in NYC next week, so its going to be hard. There is always free food, which is much harder to turn down. I hope everyone had a good V-day. DH and I cooked steaks and baked potatoes. I also made one of my favorite WW cole slaws. It was delicious and DH got a really nice bottle of wine for us! He is so sweet sometimes :o.
Kim ~ congrats on the 10%!!!! That was a great loss.

Jen ~ WW isn't the only reason DH and I aren't trying for babinos...we also have a lack of house, family car (I drive a sports car), $, I need to quit smoking, etc. I can't wait to start though, I love kids!!! Yours sounds like an absolute joy! Maybe in another 6 months or so. I bought a book on fertility so that I can understand my cycle better. Hopefully that will help once we do start.

Congrats to all who got flowers and such! Men can suprise us with their charm at times :).

Well I gotta run. I'll chat more later!
Kay

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kay
164/144.2 :(/135

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Ok I had started a new Thread at the same time...Let's see if I can move my post over here!!!
Good Morning Everyone,
Wow, I thought that there would be lots of posts by now?!?!?!? Looks like it is going to be a pretty quite day in here! Missed WI last night, but I don't think that it would have been great, ssssooooo I will have to get back on track this week I had my mom over for Valentines, we had dinner and watched TV, pretty boring actually!! We found an apartment last weekend so I have been collecting boxes from work!! I feel like I am living in a cardboard world Now comes the fun part packing I have so much junk that I need to throw out but I am such a pack rat that it is a dificult task!
I found out yesterday that I now do not have to serve jury duty!!!! It is to bad I was kinda looking forward to it, BUT 3 weeks is a long time to sit on my butt listening to "experts".
I just have to say to TxAggie that I love the Mole, I don't think that it is Steven because it sounded like that is who Jennifer voted for last week and she got kicked off??? I have my eyes on Jim(that whole book incident??) and Kathryn?? I can't to see the last show!!
Well I should be off...Hi to everyone-there are so many of us now it is hard to put down everyones name on a new post because you can't scroll down and see them!!!
Have a great day!!!
For those who watch Survivor...Who's gonna be next????? My hope Jerri or Mitchell

Stephanie

Hello all. Well, I went one point over yesterday. I am a little disapointed, but sort of happy because I had the feeling of a real binge coming on. I think I was trying to medicate my soul with food (as Dr. Phil from the Oprah show would say). I have been feeling really depresed lately about everything that is going on. Between the miscaridge and the breast surgery, I just feel like my body is broken. I don't feel like a whole woman anymore. All this extra weight I gained in the last few months has not helped. I feel so huge right now...not sexy at all. I can not seem to get out of this funk. Also, I am not sure when to expect my period. I thought it would come about 28 or so days, but it has not. I may have gotten a small one two weeks ago. But it is making me very agitated. I want to get back to trying. I am sorry, I know, too much informaiton. I just really felt a need to get that all off my chest. My hubby, I think, does not know how to respond. He is frustrated because he can't fix it. It is not that I want it fixed...I just need to give voice to my concerns and feelings. Thank you for letting me do that.

Kay: You will have to tell os the recipie for the cole slaw. Sounds good. Don't worry about the weigh in. YOu are doing SO GREAT!!! and I think you are right, dust yourself off and try again.

Kim: CONGRATS!!!!!! Doing a big dance of joy for you!!!! How did you lose 4.2 in one week? What is your secret? GREAT JOB.

Well, I need to get going. Very busy week here. I will try to post more later.

Trish
193.2/188.6/155?
5'10"

Trish ~ Thanks so much for the encouragement. My heart goes out to you. I've gotten myself into funks also, so don't let it get you down. You've been through so much it's only natural to feel down. I was in a major funk right before the wedding. I was excited about being married, but the wedding planning was so overwhelming (we invited 450--300 showed). I was also moving to a new city away from all of my friends, starting a new job, and preparing to make the largest committment of my life. It sounds like you are really motivated to pull yourself up, so just hang in there! This too will pass and you can vent to us whenever you need to.

OK for the cole slaw - its called sweet and sour cole slaw. Its kinda wierd sounding, but really good.

dressing:
combine 2T oil(I use Sesame), 2T apple cider vinegar, 1/4 c + 2T FF Ck broth, seasoning packet from oriental Ramen Noodles (or any flavor you like), and 2T sugar. Wisk this together until it is combined.

for the other part:
chop 5 green onions(white and green parts) finely, toast 1/4 c slivered almonds, crush the Ramen noodles. Combine all of this with a 16 oz. bag of cole slaw mix (or you can use fresh cabbage and carrots, but this is much easier).

Add the dressing and mix well. Add Salt and pepper to taste. Chill for a bit and then dig in! I think it makes 8 servings and the whole thing is 20 pts. If ya'll re-calculate this differently, let me know.

Oil - 8 pts.
Almonds - 3 pts.
Sugar - 2 pts. (you could proably substitute Splenda here)
Ramen Noodles - 7 pts. - (I am not sure of this one).
everything else is free.

Happy cooking! I'll post more things as I try them. Right now I'm going to create a low-point margarita.

Morning!

I love Thursdays, only 1 class :) and now I am done for the day. I have to start my term paper... fun fun fun.... We got more snow last night grrrrr.... anyhoo, I hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day! So are we all going to make St-Patty Day goals? Mine are to get down to 165lbs, to weight train 3 times a week (5 times for abs) and to drink less Diet Coke!

Kim: WooooooHooooooo!!! That is so fab! not only you made your 10% you got a star! That really rocks :) Congrats!

Kay: sounds like you had a great dinner! Your hubby sounds so sweet. Wow, you had 300 people at you wedding? Wow, that's awesome and a huge accomplishment (two of my friends had small weddings and were stressed enough with that!).

Trish: Venting is good for your soul, remember we are always here to listen to your concerns. Take care okay.


See Y'All, I'll be back when I get fed up with working on my paper! I have two midterms next week, but I'll study for those over the weekend.

Ali (who'll try and get the signiture feature to work so she doesn't always have to enter in her stats :))

243.4/170.4/155 5'6"

Quick post:
Kim: Way to go!! That's awesome!
I have to get back to work. I'm not going to be here tomorrow since I'm getting my teeth pulled, so I have to tie up loose ends.
My computer is acting like molasses, too!
Grrr
Have a great day!

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Stacey
235.7/185/160

Hiall. I was here earlier this morning but didn't want to be the first post of the day. I wasn't feeling positive enough. I ate 53 points yesterday. We decided not to eat leftovers and to go out for dinner. We had a coupon and a gift certificate for Chevy's Mexican so we went there. I love it! We shared a veggie quesadilla and I had chicken soft tacos. I ate too many chips though. At work, I ate way too many m&ms and was already at my minimum by the time I got home. Trish - I share your funk. I am pretty sure that I am still going to go to WI tonight even though the scale will say 170. I haven't weighed this much since July (major setback) and am 10 pounds over my Valentine's Day goal.

Enough negativity.

Trish - I hope you get out of your funk soon. TMI - I told my husband that I have gained enough to not feel sexy too. :(

Kay - I am sure you will get over your gain quickly. I am also looking for a book on fertility. We are going to start trying in August I think. I am very excited for kids.

Stephanie - Valentin'es Day with your mom sounds kinda nice eventhough it was quiet.

Kim - congrats o nthe huge loss and making your 10%.

I am back on track today with veggie soup and popcorn. what would I do without a mocrowave?? Talk to you later.

Sarah
194.4/170?/153WW

HI all... I stopped counting my points yesterday, but I really don't think I did too bad! Thankfully, WI is Saturday, so I have 2 days to make it up! I have had a cold this week and my mouth is soooo dry, so I have been drinking a ton of water. Yah for me. I think that I am picking up everyone elses sicknesses really easy this year. My work has been sick a lot, plus Emma is at Daycare and who knows what viruses she brings home!!!

Kay... My hubby drive a sports car also.... Firebird. There is absolutely no room in the backseat. It is the most hilarious thing to see him try to put Emma in there. you have to climb into the backseat just to get her car seat belted in. Then, the front seat doesn't go back all the wat because there is no room! He made me drive it once with her... Pain in the butt. Definately get a bigger car! We bought a minivan for me last summer. I had to trade in MY car, not his!!! ;)

I got my hubby a ballon bouquet yesterday, he was embarrassed. He is also upset because I out V-day'd him! YAH!!!! He usually is the one that showers me with the lovey mushy stuff... but he wasn't as good as I was! And he even admitted that he almost bought me chocolates. I told him he was a fool to even think about it. But he said, then he could eat them all! MEN!

Well, I better get back to work. Yah, tomorrow is Friday!!

Jen

Hello Thursday! Hope everyone had a wonderful night last night. I got spoiled! I came home to a dozen dark peach colored roses, a candlelight bath with rose petals in the water, a glass of wine, and Red Lobster. They have take out and my DH made the presentation absolutely beautiful. That last part is the one that hurts! After WI on Tues, I really couldn’t afford to eat that, but I wasn’t even going to dream of not eating it and enjoying every bite! I have a bit of a headache this morning. I may have had a little too much wine before I ate! I didn’t get up to my alarm this morning either. I remember hubby coming in to tell me goodbye, and Nestle trying to paw me to death, but that was it until DH called me. At least I was only 5 minutes late! I get one order of Girl Scout Cookies tonight. SH*T!! Notgoodnotgoodnotgood.

Sarah: Don’t stress over the gain. You lost it once, you can do it again. That weight doesn't belong to you, so you have to get rid of it ;)

Kay: My favorite too! I burn them at work every day. I keep waiting to get in trouble from the staff in the building. I haven’t yet though. DH and I don’t even want kids yet anyway so I shouldn’t be worrying about it. We have too much playing we want to do for now. We have Nestle and I’m getting a small inkling of what’s going to be entailed with kids. So much for freedom huh? It’s very hard to schedule time with my girlfriends. It’s not like any of us can just say ‘hey, lets go out for a drink?’ Ah well, it’s just the natural progression of life and relationships huh? What would we do without things to make life interesting?

Julie: Yeah for the flowers and major points (no pun intended) for being so aware as to not get you candy!

Kim: Yeahyeahyeahyeahyeah!!!! I know how hard you have been working to get to that 10%! Congratulations and here’s a big *hug* How did you do it in one week? I too need suggestions b/c I have to lose 3.6 this week and 3.6 next week! You got flowers too and the same color as mine! We are so lucky http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//love.gif

Casey: Good job on the exercise. At least I burned off a couple of points of the Red Lobster tonight. I having a candle party at my house and am going to walk around and distribute flyers tonight so I will get some exercise that way too.

Trish: *big hug* I know it won’t seem like it, but everything you are going through will make you stronger. It will take time to deal with everything and time to get back in the swing of things. I wish I could beam myself over and give you a hug in person. Keep your chin up please??

Sarah: I love Chevy's!! Have you had their Watermelon margarita? They usually have it in the summer and it's so wonderful! Don't worry about your big points, just start over!

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Brenda
198.4/162.4/135(WW)/130(Personal) (5'4")

When life gives you mud, make mud pies!!

Feb 27 WI goal: 155 !!

I'm sitting at my desk, eating sushi and feeling more motivated than ever! I must have danced a solid hour straight last night. What a workout! Definitely in the 'strenuous' category on the points finder scale. So that took care of the two Hersey kisses cookies I ate last night. I was good, though, I didn't drink any beer. I stuck with water. All of a sudden, I just want SO MUCH to get this weight off that I don't want to jeopardize it. Plus, I'm planning to splurge when b/f and I finally get to go out to dinner Saturday night! German food is definitely high in points, and I'm not just eating a salad! :D

Trish: Sending you a big hug! :) You might have a tinge of the winter blues, too, on top of everything. Venting is always a way to feel better, I think. So vent anytime! That's what we're here for!

Kay: If you find a recipe for low-point margaritas, you must share! I can't figure out how that's possible, but yum! Maybe using fresh fruit instead of mix?

Brenda: Wow, your hubby sure is romantic! I feel like I have to squeeze the romance out of my b/f sometimes! The roses were a lovely touch, although I missed being able to spend last night with him. He climbed into bed after 2 a.m. and I barely remember it!

Hey, who's the technical one on here? Sarah? I'm getting a PowerBook today to use for work! I'm excited! Three of the reporters (including me) are testing them out to see if it's something everyone should use. We'll have all our newswriting programs on there as well as Internet access. Should be cool!

OK, how did I lose 4.2 in a week? I'm honestly not completely sure. I was sick over the weekend, so I didn't eat much. But the other days I was making an effort to eat at the middle of my points range, 24-25 instead of 27. I also exercised every day I wasn't sick. The week before, I had a slight gain because, I think, I had my period, so maybe I was due a big loss. I do think eating less points might have something to do with it. I don't plan on doing that all the time, because I like eating everything I'm allowed!

I've set my new goal for March 23rd — the day I leave for Florida for a week. (Supposedly to visit my parents, but they're in South Florida on the beach and I plan on getting plenty of sun in :cool: ) I'm going to try for 172 — the weight I was when I first joined WW back in 1993! That's 12 lbs. and probably not really realistic, but what the heck. Bathing suit season is a'comin'!

Gotta do some work now ...
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Kim
206.8/184.4/130
"The (wo)man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." -- Chinese Proverb, with a slight alteration by me

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Does anyone know why replies don't always show up right away?

It's Thursday, so that means "SURVIVOR" -- Let's hope that Jerri gets the boot tonight!

I just got back from a workout and I feel fantastic! It's a muscle toning class so it doesn't have any cardio, but that's okay. I'm very lucky to work in a place where there's a gym on site so it's so convenient for me. What are other people doing for exercise? Are there any workout tapes you would recommend? I think the key to maintenance has to be exercise, but I worry about what will happen when it's not so convenient...

Hope everyone is having a great day!



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229/160/165(WW)

Wow, I have realized something, my confidence has skyrocketed in the last few months. I always thought I was fairly confident, but now I am acting like the super- outgoing girl I was when I was a little kid (well of course with more maturity I hope ;)). I make conversation with people in my classes now without hesitating and I always participate in class discussions. Maybe I have let my weight problem hold me back. I know I shouldn't have, but I think I did. I became soooo shy for a while, but that shyness is going away. Luckily except for maybe a few years in High School my self-esteem has been pretty good, but even with that I shouldn't have let my weight hold me back.


Sarah: Good for you about going to weigh-in, unfortunately I can't go to mine until next week.

Jen: I am sorry you have a cold, I hope you feel better soon.


Brenda: Red Lobster yum! They got rid of those in Quebec, but in 2 weeks my mom and I are planning a day out and going shopping in Ottawa and having lunch at red lobster. I am glad Dotti has the point values on her site!

Kim: after passing certain milestones, I know that I got ultra motivated to get the weight off. For myself getting under 200 was one of them. It's amazing at what we're all capable of.

Lola: I do the muscle training classes as well. Primarily I jog and do step aerobics. I can't wait until the nice weather so I can bike again. I want to start swimming as well.

Better get back to my paper!

See Y'all

Ali


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243.4/170.4/155 (15.4lbs left WooHoo!!)

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Hello.

Well, I am eating my lunch at my desk, alone. Thought I'd check in and say hello.

I got the big f&^kin' nothing for V-day. I guess my expectations were too high. I made a romantic dinner, set the room all romantic and made him a card, love vouchers, painted a utensil holder and bought a video he wanted. I got a "dinner was good" and a pack of sweet-tarts. He also gave me a brochure for a local massage/esthetic place and said choose what you want. No card, no flowers, no I love you.

Whatever.

Love bites the big one and I'm tired of it. So I cried, which immediately pissed him off nad he ended up telling me to f-off since I didn't like his v-day gift (there was no gift?)

I guess the short answer is - don't getyour hopes up ever. Its not worth it. Consider invitro to have your babies.

Probably won't make it to WI tonite with the storm coming in, maybe tomorrow night. I don't feel motivated anyway, and I am not eating enough for my range either. But, I don't think I could take another stupid week of maintaining so I'd rather not go at all. Enough stress going on with out that.

WEll, how is THAT for pessimism?

sorry.....

Kim- way to go on 10%!!

Everyone else, I'll probably write on Tues - long weekend in Alberta.

Belle.

Just a quick note for all of you BON JOVI lovers out there. They are going on tour!!! I want to run around screaming with excitement!! They are in Denver April 30th. I think you can go to bonjovi.com and find out but I'm not sure. Haven't had much time to investigate but wanted you to know.

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Brenda
198.4/162.4/135(WW)/130(Personal) (5'4")

When life gives you mud, make mud pies!!

Feb 27 WI goal: 155 !!

Belle: Don't feel so bad. I am in the same boat as you...I got NOTHING as well. I had hinted for a long time that I really needed something this v-day. He got me nothing. I also cried. I am so blue. He just wants to save money. Hey, at least you got the sweet tarts and the brochure. I just don't think men get it sometimes. But I need to remind myself about all of the great things he does everyday. Those are what really matter. Don't stress belle. You have had a lot of change lately. And even good change can be stressful.

Hello everyone else. Thank you for the nice words. they have really helped.

Stephanie: DOn't you hate packing. Have fun redecorating. I love that part.

Kay: I also moved and started a new job when I got married. It was hard (and I gained 40# that year) boy, I really eat to medicate.

Ali: Good for you for making a st patty day goal. You will do great. You are right, weight loss can really zome the confidence.

Stacey: hope all goes well with the teeth. Thinking of you (Ouch!)

Sarah: On the plus side, you journaled the points. That is a silver linning. Good for you for getting back on track!


Jen: Hope your cold goes away soon.

Brenda: thank you for the kind words. I know that at some level it will make me stronger, it is just right now I feel really weak...and broken. I hope that getting some of this weight back off will help.

Kim: you are doing so great. When it all gets in line, that is a great feeling. florida will be great!

Lola: great job on working out. I also think that is a key.

Ok, back to work for me. Will today never end!?!?!

Trish
193.2/188.6/155
5'10"

Thanks Trish...Those were the kindest words I have had in days...I have had a lot of change, you are right...and my parents are at war again....which doesn't help.

The other thing is this - one of mine and b/f's friends, who I don't like too much, he told
me
the other day that he thought that b/f should have dated our other
friend
and that I was too fat for him and not his style that he thought I'd go back to
the ex-b/f, who was pretty darn abusive toward me, and that I'd be better suited to that guy. He also said I probably provoked hte ex-b/f to do and say the things he did. It hurt alot...and I have been
thinking about it. This so called friend also said that me and Eman wouldn't last a week.

I guess its been weighing heavily on my mind the past couple of days...that wiht the new job and my family going crazy, and now nothing for v-day....I think I am losing it. I need some Belle-time, alone or something...you know?

Well, thanks for listening to me vent. Its much appreciated.

Also, to the Bon Jovi fans, woohoo - I know how excited i was/am about U2!! For that I will show my signature.

Belle

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SW-244/CW-217.6/next 10% 199 (U2 goal, Apr 10 = 200)/final goal 165

Thanks Trish...Those were the kindest words I have had in days...I have had a lot of change, you are right...and my parents are at war again....which doesn't help.

I am sorry to hear that you are in the same boat as me though....although you do make a good point about the good things they do day to day...and Mars and Venus thing...maybe there is some truth? Big hug to you. Next year lets send eachother roses.

The other thing is this - one of mine and b/f's friends, who I don't like too much, he told
me
the other day that he thought that b/f should have dated our other
friend
and that I was too fat for him and not his style that he thought I'd go back to
the ex-b/f, who was pretty darn abusive toward me, and that I'd be better suited to that guy. He also said I probably provoked hte ex-b/f to do and say the things he did. It hurt alot...and I have been
thinking about it. This so called friend also said that me and Eman wouldn't last a week.

I guess its been weighing heavily on my mind the past couple of days...that wiht the new job and my family going crazy, and now nothing for v-day....I think I am losing it. I need some Belle-time, alone or something...you know?

Well, thanks for listening to me vent. Its much appreciated.

Also, to the Bon Jovi fans, woohoo - I know how excited i was/am about U2!! For that I will show my signature.

And Sarah - how are you doing now? I hope you are feeling better about your Grama.

Belle

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SW-244/CW-217.6/next 10% 199 (U2 goal, Apr 10 = 200)/final goal 165

OOPS - posted twice...read the second one! At least now you won't forget me!!
Belle

Hi! all! Well, belle and Trish I am sort of in the same boat you are. I got a 1.00 box of chocolates from walmart and a bottle of sparkle cider. I am O.K. with this. It is not that bad.

Belle: I think your BF's intentions were good.
He wanted to treat you to something special at a massage place and are sweettarts your fav' candy?? While I can understand your hurt feelings over not getting flowers or something, I kind of feel bad for him because I think he really was trying to think of you and do the right thing. Big Hugs....
How is the job going??

Trish: I am sorry that you did'nt get anything. I can understand the money thing. That is why DH bought me a 1.00 box of chocolates. LOL. Big Hugs.....

stephanie: Jury duty!! UGH. I am so glad I have never been called for it. it would be such a hardship fo us.

Kay: wow 300 people! I had almost 200 show up and I thought that was huge. I was really stressed to...and I never really recovered from it. LOL.

Stacey: good luck!

Jen: hope you get over your cold soon.

Sarah: hang in there. You will get back on track soon and all the gain will come right off.

Brenda: your v-day sounds absolutley romantic. You got lucky!

Hi to Kim, Lola, Ali and whoever else I may have missed. I will chat with you all soon.

Emily its funny you should say that cuz I was just starting to feel guilty...I know he was on a field trip and tried. and I know for him it was a gesture. Plus, my birthday is next thursday so he has two occasions. Anyway, what I really wanted was some thing that showed his affection. and maybe I misinterpreted that. I don't know. He brought up that he thought I didn't like my xmas gift, which I did..

New job is stressful - huge learning curve, but I think I'll like it. I don't find the poeple too friendly yet, but there is still time to get used to them and to let them get used to me. I can be shy at first too....belive it or not.

Belle

Belle: we were posting at the same time. What a jerk to say that to you!! There was nothing you said or did to make the ex be abusive. UGH. and how dare he say that you are to <gasp> fat to date your bf?? Excuse me???

I am sorry to hear about your parents....

I do think you are right and need some time for your self just to think.

More hugs.....

Emily

Belle:
Over the whole v-day thing. In my opinion, it just seems that with everything going on in your life right now, maybe your emotions were just a clouded up a little to see what he was really trying to do. I would die personally to get a massage (professionally) LOL. I would love it. He probably thought that with all the stress of your parents and new job that you needed it......

I would just give it time on the new job with people. I always had a hard time to adjusting and making new friends on the job.
Hang in there....

Emily

Belle: Big hug, sweetie! Guys can be scum, that's a fact. But I think Trish is right: Guys just don't always get it. This Valentine's Day was the first time in 4 years Brian really did anything. For the longest time, he wouldn't get me cards for anything, not even my birthday. He's finally come around. But I think there are just some people who think Valentine's Day is a non-holiday. A friend of mine told me he never gets his wife anything because it's only a "Hallmark Holiday" and he doesn't take it seriously. (I don't know how his wife feels!)

Remember, at the end, it's only a day. It's how a person acts all the time that really matter. And this so-called "friend" who told you all that nasty stuff? What kind of friend is that? I wouldn't listen to him at all! Anyone who would deliberately be that hurtful isn't worth you giving much thought to. But whatever you do, don't eat chocolate! As for the brochure, pick something out really, really nice and tell b/f you decided what you want! A full day of beauty, maybe, with all the trimmings? And request a MAN to do the massaging! :D

Sorry, have to run. Have to finish a story.



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Kim
206.8/184.4/130
Florida goal (March 23): 172
"The (wo)man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." -- Chinese Proverb

Hey ladies!

I am definately now addicted to the veggie sandwiches from Subway. They are just so yummy and knowing that they are good for me too....well I just can't get enough. I got another for lunch, third day in a row. :) I have tomorrow off and I am planning on cathing up on house stuff (cleaning, laundry, and shopping) and watching my soap opera! I decided to go ahead and move in with my bf. I stay over with him at least 6 nights a week and financial, if not anything else, it males sense.

Belle- That "friend" is no friend, sound like a totally a$$. He must have some alterior motive to say such jerky things. Maybe he secretly likes you~boys do stupid things like that if they like you. Don't worry about anything he says, all that matter is that you and your bf are happy. Valentines day is probably over rated anyways. I reminded my bf like 4 days of the day and spelled out to him what I wanted. But you are right, get some Belle alone time.

Trish, Sarah,and TXAggie- you will get out of your funks soon. I remember at one meeting the leader went over the different WW stages. One is being pysched for the program and the rest are the other extremes and mediums.

Kim- Do you really like sushi? What does it taste like? I'm feeling adventurous and I might try it. I recently turned around two food dislikes, tomatoes and shrimp. Now I like both and good thing cause they are wicked nutritous!

Okay I am psyched cause I have a four day weekend! I'm bringing my scale over to bf's to start tracking my weight more. Have a good weekend everyone!

Suzanne

Hello! Me again. I can't STAND work right now. Sometimes I wish I would have just stayed with my old company. I would have to travel a lot, but at least it was more organized and stable.

Jen ~ I have a Mustang GT. It was my splurge when I landed my first job and it will be soooo hard to part with. The plan is to sell DH's boat-for-a-car (it's got 200K+ miles on it) and buy a larger family-like car. We're still not sure what we want yet. I like the Lincoln LS and about a million other cars, but it will all depend on the deal we can get.

Belle ~ So sorry you had a rotten day {HUGS}. Don't let what that Jacka** said get to you. I know that is so easier said than done, but he is just proabaly insecure in his humanity. Soon you will feel and look great and you can just look at him and laugh. Your family is in my prayers.

Emily ~ The 300 ppl wasn't too bad. It was a blast of a party. It truly wasn't the standard wedding. More like a fancy Bar-B-Que :)!

Lola ~ I hope I can get motivated to start working out more. I love aerobics, but I'm always so tired. I just have to push myself I guess!

Kim ~ I'm thinking for the lower point ritas:
1 oz tequillia
1 oz Triple Sec
Lime Juice
Splenda
maybe a little diet sprite
Not sure how this will work, but I'm going to start exploring.


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kay
164/144.2 :( /135

[This message has been edited by TxAggie (edited 02-15-2001).]

I hit enter too soon...sorry,
Suzanne ~ Have you tried Quizno's sandwich? They are awesome with the FF italian.

Hello to all I missed and have a great night!!
Kay

Kay: What's Splenda?

Suzanne: On the sushi topic. I do like it, but only two kinds. Veggie and California rolls. Veggie obviously doesn't have any fish (you can get it with cucumber or avocado, usually) and the California rolls (which I usually get) have crab meat and avocado in them. The crab is cooked, not raw. I've tried other kinds of sushi, the raw kinds like tuna and eel, and I just didn't like it. So I'll stick to my California rolls. I usually get it without the fish eggs, which has a weird consistency and I can't get used to them! 4 pieces of sushi is 3 points, and I'll have 8 pieces for lunch, along with a salad with this yummy sesame salad dressing they have that's not too high in points. I always feel healthy after I eat that for lunch, too! Although now I'm craving a steak and cheese sub. HOW do these cravings just pop into my head???

Still working on my story ...


Kim

Kim: Splenda is like sugar twin or sugar in the raw or equal. It is the newest thing to come out on the market and is supposed to be better than the other brands of artificial sweetner.

Just got back from WI. I lost 2.5 more pounds!! Yeah!! Don't have time for a real post, more tommorrow.

Brenda- your valetine's day sounds like a dream

Belle- my boyfriend has a friend like that too, I just try to ignore him and don't let him see I'm upset or mad or anything

casey
204.5/190.75/184(20%)/120-ish