WW Clubs and Groups - Wham-Bam Wednesday

Well, maybe not quite Wednesday, but Tuesday night is close enough, in my opinion. I haven't posted in awhile...been out of town and just doing a lot of struggling and soul searching with the whole WW deal. I just don't know if I can do this. When I fall off the wagon, it's so hard getting back on. And I fall off so much. I just don't know (tonight, anyway) if I can look forward to spending my whole life falling on my *** and pulling myself back up. I'm so tired of it. I don't mean to be negative, but these are the thoughts that spin around my head late at night and keep me from sleeping. I haven't been totally out of control with eating or anything, just not counting points and really not caring. I have been trying for over a month to motivate myself to get back on track, and I do..for like a day. Then the whole thing starts over again.

So, on a lighter note, the job is great. I have wonderful kiddos who run to hug me when they walk in the door, fight to sit next to me, and laugh so hard at my jokes that I'm tempted to tell them that I'll be here all week and not to forget to tip their bartender. Aaron is also doing wonderfully. He seems to learn a new word or skill every day, and has developed an attachment to my mom that supercedes even his attachment to me. It's funny and it makes her feel great, so I'm good with it...besides, nice break for me!

So, life's not all about me. Marcie, that's great about your engagement, I'm very happy for you both. The zoo sure made for a memorable engagement, I bet. Tell us about your ring! Lisa, you and Brian seem pretty joined at the hip these days. Have you worked out all your mixed feelings, or are you still just going with the flow, unsure of where the flow might be going? Jess, you are a workin' fool...do something for yourself. Your chili sounds dee-lish, can't wait to try it! Kier, are you getting back into the swing of classes? It's tough, after a long break, isn't it? Deb, you are the busiest girl I know...do something fun with Jeremy this weekend. How goes the househunting? Cat, where is my running buddy? I miss you, Nike woman! Tonya, hang in there honey...I'm right there with you in that whole I gotta get back into this thing. We'll lick this WW thing! To anyone I might have missed, I give you permission to slap me up and tell me to stop feeling sorry for myself long enough to get my scattered head together. So with this long and wordy start to your day, have a good one!!!

Good morning, girls!

I just finished reading through yesterday thread. Looks like I'm falling behind EVERYWHERE in my life - school, home & here (the one place I have fun). :( Gotta get it together.

Well, first things first:
CONGRATULATIONS, Marcie! What a sweet proposal. Do tell us about the ring (or better yet post a pix)!

Welcome, Jodi. I'm 26 too and very glad to have you join us.

Jenn it's so true about how fast you "show" when it's your second or third. But no matter what there is nothing like a pregnant woman. No woman, I think, looks better no matter what her size. I LOVED being pregnant. There are much more fashionable clothes out there too (thank God!). I love the GAP maternity & Old Navy Maternity - can't wait to wear them again some day.

Jayne, hang in there honey! You CAN do this! It takes time and it's frustrating. Try your best for now, and every day you'll get a little closer to being OP. Make 1 small change at a time and they will add up.

Wow ... Glad to hear everyone is doing good otherwise.
The fall is here officially and I can't think of a better way to have spent it than camping. The trip was great and my friend & I had such a great time (did I tell you guys that we opted out on kayaking and went shopping in a little town about 20 miles away?) very relaxing & well needed. And what a quaint little town.
I've got a pix to post from it. And at least 1 pix to post from Jeremy's birthday party @ the farm. :D

OK ... I'm off to get ready for today.

I will post from work. I'm doing almost nothing today @ work I vow (yea, right!). :lol:
I know I have SCHOOLWORK to catch up on for tonight's class. Nothing like being under the gun ...

Ta-ta!

The ring is very simple, but elegant solitare. It is a 3/4 carat round brilliant diamond in a tiffany style setting. A tiffany setting is a fairly thin band with a 6 prong setting. I have a yellow gold band and platinum setting. I wear much more yellow gold than anything, so he did a great job picking it out. The ring was just a bit small, so we took it to get sized and they were finished in an hour! I guess they do a lot of those. :lol: Our digital camera doesnt take very good close up shots, but we are going to try some pics of the ring today. If anything works I will post it.

Today is clean the house and work in the yard day. What a way to spend a vacation day! If we finish in time we may do something fun this afternoon, but since Matt doesnt get up until 10:00 I am guessing we wont have much extra time. He has class tonight too.

I am off to do my 1 mile WATP dvd. Catch y'all later!

Marcie - Congratulations!

Deb - glad you enjoyed your camping trip.

Jayne - maybe when you fall off the wagon you shouldn't expect to jump on it again 100%. Try taking 3 or 4 days to regain 1 good habit like all your water, then add another one like getting all your fruits and veggies. Also, if you keep falling off because you are starving each time you try to get on try this....eat at at 2 or 3 pts above your max for a week, then at your max for a week, then start varying - might make it easier to get in the swing of things.

Wish I had time to respond to each of you but work is crazy. And I can't stay late 'cuz of the 2nd job.

Hope you each have a great day.

Laura

Jayne - you can do it. You've helped everyone here get through tough times, and so let us know if there's anything we can do. But trust me, I know you can do it. Let me tell you... I tried and failed more times than I can count. Starting when I was 12. I've done HMR (a liquid starvation diet) two times, Jenny Craig four times, slim fast, NutriSystem, and WW 3 times. For 13 years I tried. It's the failing part that's tough.... but as long as you keep trying. I mean, at least if you're trying and not gaining.... if you stop trying, then instead of just not losing, you could be gaining. I think you can do it... I know you can really. The last time I joined WW my friends rolled their eyes.... like "not again." What was different this time? Who knows.... but it will be the last time. We all have so many things going on in our lives.... and WW will never come first. It shoudn't come first. Or even second or third. But there wil be times when we have more energy to focus on it. So I think it'll happen when all the stars are aligned. There are times when you're running around like a chicken with his head cut off... and WW will be pushed back in the list of priorities, as it should. But at some point, even if it's a few months at a time, there may be times when WW is a little more high up... when things aren't so crazy. Take advantage of those times and focus.... and then when things get crazy again, WW will be pushed back AGAIN, but maybe some of the habits you aquired will not require as much attention, they'll be almost second nature... and it won't be as taxing to stay on track. I have been rambling... but I know you can do it...

Deb - that's great you had so much fun. Cool.

Jodi - Welcome.. I am 26 too... but only for a few more days. COme back often!!!

Marcie - the ring sounds beautiful!

So - dinner wasn't great. I had a chicken burrito... and I'm WI today.. so I'm sure it won't be pretty. UGH. So I was helping Brian pack last night (he's moving closer to Boston - yay!) and we found some pictures of when he was younger... OUCH! What a hottie. He's still a hottie... don't get me wrong. But he was in much better shape back then. He got a little pouty about it. he was like.... don't look at those... you'll wish I still looked like that. What a silly boy... I obviously think he's attractive... I don't care. But he said that my accomplishments made him want to get back into shape too. So maybe we can be healthy together.

Laura - we were posting at the same time... great advice for Jayne. DON"T WORK TOO HARD!!!

WOW, lots of posts this morning.

Well, first off Jayne... We missed you. And yes you are allowed to fall of the wagon, we all do. I am not going to blab on and on because the others before me gave you the save advice/talk I would. Remember, losing weight will happen when you are truely ready in your heart. You have got to be the one that wants it. So when you are ready, it will happen. And until then, we can help you through the best we can!

Today Emma has daycare pics and of course she through the biggest fit of all time and cried the whole way there and even when I dropped her off. Hope that she takes a decent picture!!! She is wearing a dark denim a-line type dress with bright turquoise and teal flowers at the bottom. Her shirt matches the flowers, solid teal like color. And she is wearing white tights and black mary janes. Too cute, if she would stop crying.

We looked at more carpet again and I found some I like, I think. It is way more expensive than I thought it would be!!!! They are sanding the walls today and hopefully painting tomorrow. Then carpet may take a month to get installed, but it will be done!!!

Oh and My pants are tight and I feel yucky. I am going to try to go to the gym at lunch if it doesn't rain.

Good morning!

Jayne ~ Let me just say, I have no advice for you, because I am feeling EXACTLY the same way as you are. I just put on a pair of black dress pants I wore last spring, and they are tight, I have probably gained 15 pounds since the beginning of summer and as sad as it sounds, I don't care enough to do anything about it. It is really hard to get yourself back on the wagon, especially being off so long. I have to though, I am tired all the time, and feel fat....I agree with the girls though, I think for me getting back totally OP is too much of a task right now, so I think I will start with getting my water in this week, and next week tackle another goal. I think one of the real keys in staying OP is, if you have a bad meal or day, GET RIGHT BACK ON THE WAGON!!! The longer you are off the harder it is....Jayne. we can do this together along with the help of everyone else here!!!!! Hang in there!!!! :)

Jen ~ Emma sounds so cute, I loved dressing my DD when she was that age, now that she is 7, the clothes are still cute, but more Britney Spears style than Shirley Temple....that bothers me....we have many battles in the mornings!!! (The things you have to look forward to!!!!)

Lisa ~ Brian sounds like a pretty serious BF. He shouldn't let his old pictures bother him. I was looking at my DH's pics from our wedding, god, he was cute......had lots of hair.....has hardly any left now, but I love him just the same! :)

Laura ~ Don't work too hard girl!! Come back and post soon!!

Marcie ~ Your ring sounds so gorgeous, can't wait to see a pic! I love diamonds!!!

Deb ~ You are not posting as much as you were, I am sad!! Don't get too busy, and forget us!!! We must see a pic of Jeremy's birthday party. My son Nic (soon to be 4 years old next week) is having his party this weekend. It will be a Dinosaur themed bbq, we bought him a remote control T-rex, he is going to be soooo excited!! :)

Kier ~ I saw you posted yesterday after I left for the day, glad to see you in here and not buried by books!! Any cute guys on the horizon??

Jen2 ~ How is school coming along? I cant wait to start grad school in a few months, lots of work, but it is such a rewarding accomplishment to get another degree. What about you, and cute guys? Do you ever date anymore?? Make time for yourself!!!!

Hi Kim, I hope the wedding planning is going smoothly, come post!!!

Hi Belle ~ I am sorry you were so sad at your mom's, she is moving?? I am glad BF is supportive, that is an important trait for a BF/DH to have, he really seems like he has come a long way! :)

Hi Ali, Becky, Lori, Lolly (come back!!), Kirsty, Jodi, Jess (don't let the b**ches at work get to you!!!), KT, cat and everyone else I missed!!

Well, tonight I need to run to Sears and pick up my microwave for the new house, it has a rebate on it that I need to send in and need the serial number to do so, so I need to pick it up and store it somewhere. I also need to go grocery shopping for some good low point foods, not much around in the house.

I just found out one of the guys I work with (25 yrs old) just found out he has cancer in his lymph nodes, it is so sad, he is so young and just got married 6 months ago....makes you appreciate the life you have.....

Well, better look busy...be back in a bit!!! :D

Oh Jen, speaking of carpet, have you looked at "Freesa (pronouced "Friz-shae") carpet? It kind of has a shag look but is incredibly durable (like berber) but much comfier. We are putting it in our new house.

Hey Tonya... first of Lymphomia (sp) is a more treatable cancer. My mom suffered from Hodgkins (cancer in the lymph nodes) and she is in remission. So at least that is a positive.

And I did see the shag carpet, but we didn't think it would be good for the basement. We still have to replace the upstairs carpet in the next year, so maybe that will be a possibility. We are thinking very strongly about a shaved berber, I forget what it is called, but it has a pattern where it looks like berber, but then like a plush in some areas. It wears well, and the wear marks are hidden. Which is good with a dog as big as our because they can snag most carpets. Also, we were told that the more nylon in the carpet the more durable, but also more costly. I didn't realize that carpet would be as costly as it is (for the decent stuff that is).

Hello girls!

First off, Jayne, don't think of it as falling off the wagon, b/c it isn't. Let me ask you this. When you "fall off" do you stilli think of it in the back ofyour mind? When you make choices, do you think what you "should" do?? If you do, then you aren't fallen - you still are WWing, but you aren't making the best choices. I find that, except for when I was in Thailand, and I hardly ate b/c of the heat, that I am always congnicent of WW, even if I choose to eat the large lasagna and chocolate milk. I am still aware, just ignoring it. So when I choose to make a good choice, I am back, so to speak. Look at it that way, it might be easier to get back on track when you make a series of bad choices (that includes not journaling, slackig off, not really paying attention to points, etc). And you are right, there are other things in your life that are important - don't let weight or weight loss dominate your life. It can be part of improving your life, but not taking over....you can do it!! Look at Ali or Kirsty - they did miraculously, and it wasn't always easy. Even now, at a thin weight, Ali has moments where she struggles. She is human, so are you. Make sure you don't forget your accomplishments and the other important things in your life....OK! Hang in there!!

Jodi, Jess and Deb - I am 26 too - 27 in February. I think our board is getting older, most of us are 25 and up (some in their 30's and that's OK too since we are the coolest thread on the board...)

Deb - it is way too cold here at night to camp, but I Love fall too - I love to be outside in the crisp air!

Marcie - your ring sounds beautiful. I would want something simple too - but in white gold, which is what I wear most. But if b/f got me yellow I'd be just as happy.....we are really happy for you! How long have you lived together?

Laura - poor thing, have a good second job....sigh.

Lisa - He was a hottie then too, eh? How old is he again? He's older, right? I think joint fitness is awesome. My b/f is really thin, but he isn't as fit as he was before we dated as he had a lot of free time and went to the gym. He wants to get back into shape too.

Actually, I joined a gym yesterday with my co-worker and I suggested that he joins too, even if just month to month (so he can quit at any time), b/c its on the way to work and he can go in the morning or immediately after work. I think he sleeps better and is happier when he does exercise (like when we bikeride) but he just doesnt' get arond to it and now he has started classes as well, so he is more busy...yikes.

I am pretty excited about hte gym though. The girl I am going with is a thin, very nice girl and committed. She will go 2x/week minimum, and she likes to do classes, as do I. But I am a bit worried since my accident (only 4 months ago) that I won't be able to keep up with the class, but oh well. I'll do my best.

Jen1 - aw, poor Emma - why was she so upset? I hope the pics turn out!! Maybe she wanted to stay home wiht you, sensing that she won't be the centre of attention in a few short months....;)

Well, to work I go, have lots to do.

OH yeah, I have a parasite - forgot to tell you all. Its hard to deal with, as I am nauseous all the time, but it could be worse, could be a tape worm! Yuck.

Belle

Jen ~ My in-laws have the carpet you are describing, it is beautiful. Yes, carpeting is extremely expensive. But, I guess for the length of time we have it in the house out weighs the upfront cost!!

Thanks for the heads up on the cancer, it started as melenoma (sp?) I really hope that his prognosis is good. He is a great guy with lots of life to live!

Hi Belle!!!

Hi Tonya- that is sad about your co-worker. It seems more and more young people are getting cancer and MS. I am sorry to hear that....Also, sorry you feel fallen off of WW too - but fear not, you are right, with all of us here, you guys will get back on in your own time...!

It was really sad after that cleaning at mom's. She has to sell the house and move to an apt b/c my dad won the court battle to cut off her alimony. She is 62 and has had a few strokes and is unemployable, so she is pretty much out of luck, and money. She has payments til Dec 31, then she has no income. Welfare will pay her $600/month since she is deemed unemployable, but when she is 65 she'll get her pension, which will be about $1600/month, which means she could live off that. We own the house in full, no mortgage....until then, though, that is not enough and we cant afford to supplement her for 2.5 years! So we must sell the house (which is falling to disrepair anyway and is too much work for her to keep up with) and use our $ from the house to support her until her pension kicks in. Mom is very reluctant, as she still hasn't come to terms with the fact that she lost in court and that she can't stay in the house forever Its deemed the matrimonial house, so she should have sold it when I, the youngest child, turned 25, but my dad gave the house to us girls (His 52%) because he didn't have the courgage to sell it with her. He thought we'd be greedy and sell it right away, as I wasonly 23 when he gave us the house. We didn't. He resented that. But he was right to be a coward, as my mom is fighting it tooth and nail. I love my mom, but she can be manipulative, and I think she'll let us spend our money to get the house ready for sale and then she'll decide she likes it and won't sign. We can help her til like March or April, but then she'll have to sign. So we are prepared to sign all the house to one of us (we is me and my 2 sisters) so that one of us has controlling ownership and can force the sale.

Its tough love, but what can we do - we can't pay for her to stay there, plus she is racking up her mastercard. Who the **** gave her a mastercard, I dont' know.

Well, that is the (long) scoop.

Belle-
We have been together for 4 years in October and I think he moved after we had been together a little over year. So it will be 3 years in December that we have been "living in sin". :lol: At least I think that is right....geez...I cant even remember! LOL

hello, everyone! Gosh, it's already been a busy day today, I wish I had something worthwhile to share, but it's been pretty boring around here. I think I'm going to WI tonight instead of my usual Thursday WI. It's TOM, but I've been OP and exercising like a good little WW, so hopefully it won't be a disappointing one.

Jayne--I wish that I could offer you some good advice, but I'm sort of just climbing back on after not taking WW too seriously for awhile. Besides, I think the advice that's already been given is better than anything I could offer. But, I am glad to hear that you have a wonderful bunch of kids and that Aaron and your mom are having such a nice time together.

Deb--I'm am so jealous of your camping trip. I didn't get to go once this summer and I'm sad about it. :( I'm sorry to hear that you're falling behind, but if it makes you feel any better, if I tried to do 1/3 of what you do, I would have fallen behind a long time ago. I really admire you! Hope your day at work is a good one!

Marci--Your ring sounds beautiful. Yes, yes, definitely post a picture if you get one that turns out!

Laura--Hope you also have a great day at work, even if it's a busy one and will be followed by a second job. :D

Lisa--My BF gave me some pictures of him from back when he was younger (and skinnier). I think he looks super-sexy in them, but it doesn't make me wish that he looked that way again. Of course, he keeps wanting to get skinny, but it doesn't make a bit of difference to me--I love him the same no matter what. I think it's harder for the person (in this case, Brian and my BF) to realize that we're going to love them no matter what. If the roles were reversed and my sweetie (his name is Aaron, but I don't want anyone to confuse him with Jayne's Aaron and think I'm some sort of sick pedophile) saw some pictures of me when I was skinny (not that I ever have been :lol: ) and I was heavier now, it probably wouldn't occur to me that he'd love me the same no matter what I looked like. It's just a self-consciuos thing, I guess. But if he wants to work with you and is inspired by your success, I think it's wonderful! Just think how great it will be to have him support you and to be able to support him!!

Jen--You should definitely post some pictures of Emma, her outfit sounds absolutely adorable!

Tonya--I'm sorry to hear that about your co-worker. But it's so important to remember that being diagnosed with cancer is not a death sentence. There are so many treatments available that having cancer doesn't even slow some people down.

Belle--Congrats on your gym membership! In my experience, I've found that it helps to have someone who goes religiously go with you. A girl I work with here goes to my gym every day and having her go helps me manage to make it there my 3 times a week. Yikes, it sounds like you have a mess with your mom's house. I hope it all works out for you, and if you need anything, we're here for you!

OK, I better get back to work now. It's lunchtime, yippee!!

I'll be back later!

Arg so I'm back to sick AGAIN!
I think its allergies magnified by the fact that I cleaned the bathroom last night and inhaled enough lysol to make me Ms CLean mind you I used that new wet swiffer thing and it ROCKED!
I know I'm getting old when I get excited by cleaning products
Belle I feel your pain about the house its not something i can talk about on the board but if u need an ear/shoulder drop me a note
Hi Tonya no new boys to speak of yet but I have a party to go to on friday and a halloween oen coming up so who knows also my roomies bf has a brother my age soooo ;) we'll see I'm sorry about your co-worker hon
and btw I think september is national tight pants month
BTW I am 26 too!
Marcie your ring sounds fabu pics are much appreciated ;)
Hi JEn I think kids always cry on picture day
Hi deb can't wait to see the pics!!
hi Laura you deserve a spoiling yourself day!
WELCOME BACK JAYNE I missed you woman! I'm giving you a lasso so you can catch that wiley wagon
Foodwise I have been in mass suckage the last 2 days Example last night for dinner I had chicken strips mac and cheese, mashed potatoes corn on the cob and corn bread I was like a zombie it was insane!
I was also sick to my stomach all night from it
I have such low food resistance I need a mantra or something
This Am I brought oatmeal to work
In the breakroom there was stuff left over from someones bday so i grabbed a mini croissant and a bagel I threw 1/2 away and then had my oatmeal
but heres the insane part and i dont understand this
I felt compulsed to have it even tho i didnt want it and had food with me! at least I threw 1/2 the bagel away
I'm going to have soup for lunch
and a nice big salad for dinner (no bells or whistles just salad and 2 tbsp of ff dressing)
I think I'm going to make a crustless quiche sunday night to have in ziplocks in the freazer so that i dont have excuses can you freeze eggs? and if so for how long b/c i could make it tonight! if it can freeze for a while
anyway back to work
Love
Kier

Good morning (almost afternoon) all!

Marcie - you and your fiance' sound a lot like Jamie (my fiance') and I. We've been dating 4 1/2 years, living together for about 3, and engaged since April. Congratulations on the engagement, I know how excited you must be!

Hello to everyone and thank you for welcoming me with such open arms!

I'm having issues today because there is a wedding coming up this weekend that I know I should go to but I just can't. It will be full of people I haven't seen since college (when I was 60 pounds lighter). I just don't think I can do it. I feel awful but I do have an "out" since one of Jamie's friends is getting married this weekend also and he is going to that. It's a much safer bet since everyone in this town knows me and sees me on a regular basis. So I wouldn't have to feel self-conscious like I would at my friend's, and I could actually have a good time.

AHHHHH!!! If only I'd started this program in June when I was supposed to, I might not be having this problem now.....

:(

What else is new? I printed the current rants & ramblings from today's thread and there are some new ones that I'll have to go back to. Oops.

Laura & Lisa - what great advice. You hit it right on the head when you said that WW will never come first. Ain't that the truth.

Laura - take it easy, don't work too hard! I know what juggling 2 jobs is like. I'm ready for a psychotic breakdown by Monday since I work weekends too.

Lisa - Happy soon to be birthday! :hb: Virtual cake - no points.
I'll be 27 in February (I see that Belle is a February baby too - woo hoo!). Very cool that Brian is moving closer to you in Boston; and even cooler that he has a vested interest in getting healthy because of YOU!

Jen - I'm sure the pix of Emma will turn out fine. Jeremy's school pix have NEVER turned out good. I'd rather spend the money and get them done @ Target or Sears where I can make sure his hair is combed the right way & preview the photos. Good luck w/ the house! :dizzy:

TONYA - Yea! Hello! Seems as though we are in the same boat along w/ Jayne. A good 15 lbs I've gained too, and no desire (or real desire) to do anything about it. Nothing in my closet fits. Ugh.
I do believe that our sons were brothers in another life or something like that! Tee-hee!:flow2: The remote dino sounds cool! Jeremy's into GI Joe right now, and dinosaurs are always cool. How is the house coming along? Seems as though everyone has houses ... but me. :cry: My time will come, my time will come ...

Belle - you too offered some "off the wagon" advice. Congrats on joining the gym. :strong: You'll be able to keep up. Go at your own pace and don't compare yourself to others around you. You'll get stronger each class, and before you realize it you'll be kicking some a$$.
Sorry to hear about the parasite. Do you think it's something you picked up while you were out of the country?
I'm also sorry to hear about your situation w/ your mom. :grouphug: Here's a grouphug from all of us.

So, I've done no real work today so far. Cool. I do have to get started on tonight's class readings & such. I'm such a slacker. Tee-hee! Not really, I'm just unorganized & overwhelmed. :spin:

Hi Kier!!!!
Crustless quiche sounds yummy! Is there a recipe for it on the thread??? I once made a broccoli & chicken crustless quiche ... many moons ago. I've got to get back @ that crockpot I wanted so badly. I used it once, and haven't used it since. Time to go hunt up some recipes.
Boys, boys, boys! You keep having fun! Meet all the people you can - what's not to love about you??? ;)

OK ... so now I'm trying to read these threads/posts backwards and I'm getting dizzy (you know scrolling from the bottom up).

Jess - Hellooo! The unfun part about camping is unpacking and cleaning things & putting them away (especially if it rained). Right now I'm hoping that my tent & tarp aren't rolling through the streets of Brentwood. I left it out in my backyard to air out and I won't be home till at least 10 PM tonight. :doh:
Thanks for the compliment on how much I do. Can you believe that sometimes I think I don't do enough??? We all are very busy people, we just don't realize it.

Jodi - I'm sure you'll have a great time @ B/F's friend's wedding. There's nothing like doing something that you don't really want to do; I know that I'd be down right miserable. But don't let your weight hold you back from doing things either. I don't think your friends would judge you by/for your size (especially if you haven't seen them in a while). I regret not having been "myself" and doing things because I let my weight hold me back. I missed out on a lot of great things. You can't go back ... live for NOW! I'm getting preachy ... :soap:

Time to go do something ... how about lunch??? Tee-hee! :p

Hi everyone! I just spent 20 minutes reading all of the posts today! Wow!!! the board has been busy...:D

Let's see-Jayne-wow-there was a lot of good advice already...I am in the same boat-I have just rejoined WW for the hundredth time-am hoping I can stick to it this time...I think the best advice i can give is to be happy with yourself for thinking about it and trying, and to forgive yourself...this is life, after all-not a WW dream world:lol: As much a we wish it could be...and things come up like birthdays, and eating out, and stress...that aren't in the points manual!

Lisa-Things seem to be pretty seriuos between you and Brian-I am happy for you-does this mean you've resolved your ambivalence?

Tonya-I hear you-none of my clothes fit me either! I feel like if I am least thinking about WW it will help-and I won;'t let myself buy new clothes-if I wear the tight ones, then I have to eat less!!!

Welcome Jodir! I haven't said hi to you yet!

So i am doing well-am planning for my best friend's bachelorette party this weekend in NYC. Have my first weigh in tomorrow night after a week of journaling but I wasn't really OP. We'll see how I did. hopefully I didn't gain! But at least I am going to meetings, right? I swear I go to WW mainly to maintain!:lol:
Does anyone else feel that way?

Belle-that really sucks about your mom. you are doing the right thing though-I see this alot in my office practice...

OK-I am off to do paperwork and to go running...TTYL
Lori

Deb ~ I saw Jeremy's pics on the photo thread, and I agree, you have a chunky little toe head too! Nic is now in 6/7 Levi's, can't believe it, he is so much bigger than the other kids his age at daycare, amazing....they look alot a like too! I get lots of attitute from him lately...I wanted to comb his hair this morning (he never lets me) and he rolled his eyes at me and said "J*sus Ch*ist Mom!" needless to say he already had his first timeout in his room by 7 a.m. this morning!! You gotta love them though!

Wowzers Tonya, looks like you have your hands full with that little one. Oh and I never heard of a toe head until you said it awhile back. I was like.. "what???"

I went to the gym at lunch. Needless to say I weighed. YIKES... hate that scale rising. I think it might not be totally accurate tho. I really needed to workout and I feel it in my legs, even tho I did a scaled down workout... much lighter than normal.

I had to share this picture of Emma that was take in June. It totally cracks me up. She looks like a little boy!!!

Ok....so the house is clean, the laundry is done and we have had lunch! Now...time to start on the yard....mowing and flowerbeds, ick ick ick. But hey, I am earning some activity points!!! I may need them because I am going to a friends this evening. Her hubby is out of town and Matt has class. We are going to drink some wine, has some munchies, look through some bridal magazines! WOOHOO

Great pic Jen, she is a cutie! ( I have the same sippy cups!) Nic's a good boy, just sometimes listens to his dad a little too closely!! :D

Hey, it's me again. I posted 2 recipes I found that are kind of "comfort" food. I know Jess was looking for easy things to make and maybe this will help others get back on the wagon!!! I will keep looking for recipes!!

Jen - that is a very cute - and funny - pic of Emma!! She is so big!!

Lori - you are a family physician, right? I know in my heart is the right thing, but it doesn't make it any easier...ah, children of divorce. We are so messed up - even as adults we pay for our parents mistakesk and incompetancies. One thing is for sure, I will never be that sort of burden to my kids. If I get divorced, it will be totally my issues, my problems, not the kids, no matter how old they are.

Jess - yeah, I am always more committed when I have a "buddy" and I think the convenience is good too. Its about a 4 minute walk from my office, about 10 min from home, so its very convenient in terms of location, its clean, up to date, with a few perks, like the membership allows me buy one get one free at the second cup coffee shop on the way to work, these sorts of things...

Kier - I don't think you can freeze eggs...another 26 year old eh!!

Jodi - I am sure you look beautiful anyway, but if you really don't feel comfy, then don't go - you dont' need extra stress!! You can show them your success at the next big event.

Deb - thanks for the hug and the gym encouragement! I am pretty excited, I am starting tomorrow officially (pending bad tummy trouble, which may happen, who knows).

Jen - good for you for going to the gym! Be careful though, Miss Preggo!!

I am getting in the xmas mood, gonna start shopping! Woo hoo!!

Belle

I have to thank you all for your wise words. What would I do without all of the support here? I seem to be doing ok today ( so far, but it's only 4:00...I have the whole evening to get through). I have only ten points used up, so ten to fifteen to go. With six point chili for dinner, I can't see myself screwing up too bad. By the way, I posted the chili recipe for you Deb, so you can use your crock pot.

Marcie, wanna come to Minnesota and clean my house and do my laundry? Then you can get my fall bulbs planted for me, as well. Girl, you are a machine...make sure you have some fun days during your vacation!

Lori, you said something about forgiving myself. I wonder if that's not a big part that's hard about getting back on the wagon. I get so angry with myself for screwing up and then I think I just refuse to take care of myself...like I"m punishing me, or something. We can do this...Good luck with your weigh in. Whatever the number, it's just a starting point. It's not a sign of failure, just an opportunity to lose (that's what I've been telling myself today)

Deb, if you wouldn't mind posting the chicken and broccoli quiche recipe, that would be wonderful. I am having a couple of friends over for a girl's lunch Monday, and that would be a perfect thing to serve them. The pictures of Jeremy are great...he looked like he had a blast on his birthday!

Jodi, I"m so glad you decided to post here with us. I look forward to getting to know you better!!! I just went through class reunion angst ( didn't end up going, but because of scheduling not fear) where I just didn't even want to go because they knew me many pounds ago. Tonya really dispelled my fears by telling me about her class reunion, and how everyone either put on weight or lost hair, and that no one really looked like they did in high school. Maybe she can tell you about it. But I agree...don't miss out on fun things because of your weight. I think that's a form of that self-punishment I was talking about it. We don't deserve punishment, we deserve and need nurturing to get through this time in our lives successfully. Listen to MIss Pot, advising Miss Kettle on how to be black! :)

Kier, I would also like to have your quiche recipe. I am sending you healthy healing vibes. I think you might be a candidate for a flu shot and daily zinc lozenges. My mom was always sick wtih something or other, and these have really helped her immune system fight things. ALso, how much sleep do you get ( do I sound like you mom?) I'm not trying to nag, I just want to see our Kier happy and HEALTHY!!! I'm proud of you for throwing away half of what you didn't want to eat....think of all of the saved calories!

Jess, I laughed out loud at why you were afraid to refer to your bf by name, too funny! I'll tell you what...I'll have little Aaron and you can have big Aaron. Thanks for helping me focus on the positive things in my life. You always have such a great outlook, my therapist! ;)

Belle,I hope that your parasite gets under control...it sounds just miserable. Should I buy stock in Immodium? ;) I can really feel for your situation with your parents. My in-laws have been divorced for almost ten years now, and they are still udking it out (well, MIL starts it and drags FIL back to court for every little thing). This last battle has been that she took him to court because her oldest son went off to college and she stopped getting his child support. Dragged him to court and lost, of course. So now she's sending her ex bills for half of the care packages she sends her son, postage, phone bills, etc. She is difficult. I bet it's really hard to see the reality of the situation yet love them as your parents, isn't it? Hang in there honey, and take what they're going through as a learning experience, so that when your time to be commited for life ( to a relationship, not an institution) comes, you know what pitfalls to avoid. Good luck to you hon...I'm thinking about you!

Tonya, let's get our butts back on that wagon together. We WILL do this!!! You sound like all the summer stress just piled up on you and maybe you need to do something to let it all out...like a massage, maybe. Building a house has got to be SO stressful, so many little and seemingly insignificant details that really make a difference. For someone like me, who avoids decision-making like the plague, that sounds like a nightmare. Like Laura and Belle said, sometimes life gets in our way, and we just have to do the best we can with what we have. Hang in there hon!

Jen, that picture of Emma was just adorable! I can't wait to see her daycare picture. As far as carpet goes, in our old house we needed new carpet and it was looking like about a thou minimum, before installation -- ouch! We then went to GCO ( Georgia Carpet Outlet) and were able to buy the carpet for $120 and get it installed for $180. Same carpet, same brand, same quality. The difference is that GCO carries remnants and discontinueds, and the remanants are usually form whole-house construction projects and are plenty big enough to do a room and then some. If you have one in your area, check it out. Thanks for the recipes, they are always appreciated!

Lisa, I could just hug you, you made me feel great about myself with what you said. Sounds like you and Brian can have gym dates, especially if he's moving closer to Boston. Drew (hubby) and I did that all of the time when we were engaged, and we looked pretty good. There is something very bonding about working out together, and I have to say, it usually led to other "bonding" activities afterward, if you know what I mean *wink, wink, nudge nudge*.

Laura, I wish you weren't so busy...I miss your posts! I think you are right about getting back on slowly. You always have a good outlook and great advice, and are much appreciated around here! I hope you're not working too hard..maybe you and Deb and Tonya just need to run off and take a cruise or something together to get rid of all your stress...but then I wanna come too!!! Hang in there hon, your bed will feel so good tonight when you fell into it!


Oh my goodness this is long! I hope people are around long enough to read it!!! Thanks again, ladies for all of your wisdom, and I just don't know what I'd do without you!

Jayne-
Minnesota? BRRRRR! no thanks! :lol: Matt and I worked really hard today so we can play all day Thursday and Friday....and maybe Saturday and Sunday too!

I had lots of low point foods today so I have 10 pts left for wine and munchies tonight! WOOHOO It probably wont be much, but at least I wont feel guilty about going over points. I must have a million activity points after today too!

Have a great evening all.