WW Clubs and Groups - Wednesday's thread/poll -- Body Part Needing the most Beautification

I thought it was time for another poll -- Jess, I always think of you when I post a poll. I know we all have specific body parts that we want to work on, so maybe if we make them public here, it's more of a commitment to work on them and see if we can improve them. For me, it's my thighs. I hate them muchly.

Choose as many body parts to work on as you like...

Have a great hump day, everyone!!!

Good morning all! I went to see the Larimore House (wedding/reception venue). It was very beautiful and I instantly fell in love with it. Big problem though...the wedding coordinator is mean mean mean. I cant believe they even let her work there. She really was terrible. I would have paid a little more than I wanted to spend to have it there, but that lady sucked....so if they do not have anyone else to do it, I am going to keep looking. I wonder how many people she has ran off?? You would not believe how rude and unpersonable she was.

Oh Marcie, I'm so sorry you had a tough time with this lady. Obviously they have never heard of customer service. I think that if this is the place for you (or even if you decide to go elsewhere), you need to contact her superior and tell him/her how rudely you were treated. The best thing that can happen is that she will phone you with her apologies and be cooperative as she helps you plan your wedding. The worst thing is that at least her boss will know how badly she treats potential clients who are prepared to drop thousands of dollars worth of business into her lap and scares them away.

There is a beautiful wedding locale at the Plaza-on-Frontenac (the hotel). I have been to a few weddings there. I don't know how close that is to you, however. Good luck if you decide to find another site.

Everyone else is so quiet this morning...

Hey all, I woke up with a horrendous head cold that I can't take anything for. UCKKKKK. I feel rotten. Emma is sick too, and the weather got really cold all of a sudden. Yesterday we were almost 80, today barely 50. And no warm up in site. Guess it really is fall.

Marcie, If your gut says no about this place because of the nasty lady, then don't go with it. You don't want some stranger making your wedding miserable. I agree that you should say something about this and see if there is anyone else that works with the planning.

Hey Jayne.... right now everything on me needs work. Oh the joys of being PG!!!

OK, should get some work done. We have a new guy starting today and of course I end of right off the bat getting him all settled. Hmmmphhh, not even my department!

Great poll Jayne!!

My name is Tonya and I am re-re-re-re-committing myself to WW and losing weight. I weighed myself for the first time in more than a month. I am tired of looking at myself in the mirror and not being happy, I think that I am waiting for someone to lose the weight for me....I also think that house building has been my excuse...no more!!

I think it really hit me yesterday how much I depend on food when I left to go to Menards (like Home Depot) at 10:30, it takes me 20 minutes to get there, and once I got there, all I could think about was how long it was going to take me to get my shopping done so that I could get some tacos at Taco Bell. That is so wrong, I just ate cereal that morning at 9 a.m.!!!!

I can't believe how much we let food run our lives, it is terrible. I need to focus on more important things! I remember a year ago telling my mom that "I will never gain the weight back I lost with WW, it was just too hard losing it, and I feel so good now", well, guess what, I have gained almost all of the weight back. I am 20 pounds heavier now than one year ago....

So, enough of the pity party, I am going to do this, no matter how many times I fall off and have to brush myself off and start again....

On another note...since I was out of the office yesterday, I missed your wonderful conversation on the 80's. I was so a child of the 80's. My favorite record....Livewire by Motely Crue, my favorite outfit: tight zena jeans with high heeled boots and a polo shirt...I started high school in 1985, so I have you all beat!! My DH looks at my high school pics and just laughs....I need to remind him that he had longer, poofier hair than I did in HS!!!

Well, better get some work done, will BBIAB!!

Thanks for being my support group girls!!! :)

Tonya, you don't have me beat! We are almost the same age! I was a mid 80's High Schooler also!!!

Good luck on re-commiting!!

Good mornin'! Jen - same here, woke with the head cold, the weather is freezing (literally, its -1C) and I feel blah. I am committed to going to the gym for the first time at lunch though - I don't know if I'll do a class or run, but I have brought my gym clothes and my lock, so there is no stopping me (pending tummy trouble).

Last night my dog ran away from my mom's backyard, right at rush hour. So my mom called me to come and find her. But it takes us like 45 min in rush hour. I called my sister and my bro in law came and found her, but by that time, b/f and I were in traffic and he was in a BAD MOOD. So, he jerked the car off the main road onto a side road and it jerked out my back injury. I was mad b/c he had little regard for me, just was having road rage. I got over it though b/c I get road rage too - but still, my back hurts...!! He felt v. guilty....I let him ;)

Marcie - you shoud totally complain about that - that is bogus. Whether or not you take that venue, she needs a good talkin' to!!

Jayne - good poll. I chose my thighs. They are largest pt. of my body and the most celulitey. I hate them,a nd they are genetic!!

Have a good OP Day all!!

Belle

hi everyone!
marcie - i hope you find someone better to coordinate, or somewhere even nicer for your big day.
jayne - i'd love to slim down and tone up my thighs (and ***!). rest of me isn't too bad, in the right light!!
jenl - hope you feel better soon. and emma!
hi lisa - belated birthday greetings!! sounds like you've been having a great time, how did that dirty weekend go?
kt - glad to hear you're happy being single, how's the new place going?
belle - you can vent to us anytime you want, just don't let people take advantage of you!
deb - sorry to hear you were having a bad day yesterday, hope today is better.
jenk - i sent you a private message cos i kept getting delivery failure on an email. hope you're not working too hard!
big hello to everyone else, gotta go work. and get more water cos my mouth is burning from far too many jalepenos in my subway veggie delite!
kirsty

hello belle! missed your post - hope your back isn't too bad. glad you got the dog back.

Tonya - I salute you to your re re re re commiting. I too am rererererererere commiting (I am probably missing a few "re"'s there).

Although I haven't gained, I really haven't been good - I look at my "journalling" if you can call it that. I usually write breakfast, sometimes lunch and never dinner. I "mentally" do dinner. I basically lie to myself that its OK. Well, its not. I have basically maintained my weight since January, with a little down here, a little up here, the same, etc. and so I KNOW if I actually stay within my points and up the excersize I WILL lose....but knowing is only half the battle.

Tonya, you can do it - good for you for facing the scale!!! Yay!!!

That is weird - I was in Grade 4 in 1985. But my sisters were Jr. High and High school so I was a very cool Gr 4 (or so I thought at the time....my fave record was Duran Duran - oh and the Cyndi Lauper "she's so unusual" album) Yikes.

Belle

Hey Kirsty - any pics from vacation yet?

oops - missed tonya's post as well!! i'm with you on recommitting myself to sticking to things. just think girls - christmas parties are on the horizon...little sparkly frocks to be fitted into!

Good point Kirsty, now I really need to lose the weight!!!

I never get to go to parties where I can wear a sparkly little frock!!! Tho this Christmas I will be PG so I won't feel so bad eating all the goodies!!!

I am in the mood for apple crisp. It's apple season right now! Yummmm!!

Good Morning Ladies...

I haven't posted in a couple days since I had a bad case of (I think) food poisoning. Jamie and I had tacos Monday night and we were both sick all night and all day yesterday. Kind of weird. I'm feeling better today but still a bit yucky.

So I weighed in this morning and was down 8 pounds, mostly due to the illness I'm sure but I'll take it anyway...

Monday afternoon at the gym I decided to try out a Spin class - wow that was tough. Talk about a killer workout. I'll try it again next week and maybe finish this time!

Anyway, lots of work to catch up on today - talk to you all later!

Jodi

I posted a message about that lady on a st. louis wedding message board. I got several responses. Apparently the lady I spoke to is the owner and many people have had issues with her. The place is so beautiful that everyone just deals with her. NOT ME! I can not believe they are still in business! With multiple weddings every weekend year around. Several people told me to stay away and I think I am! We are not in a hurry...I will find a better place with nice people.

Great idea Marcie, you will find a super place and it will be very memorable!!! Don't settle!

Good morning, everyone! I've decided that I'm just going to put work out of my mind for awhile and type a nice, long post. I know my posts have been so boring that you probably don't even want to read them anymore, but I'll try to make them a little more exciting.

So, maybe we made national news, but probably not. My little town and another one nearby were hit really hard by storms last night. I was napping before getting ready to go to Big Aaron's when my mom called and said maybe I should wait for awhile because there were some big storms moving around Omaha. So, I started boiling some water while the wind came out of nowhere, added the noodles and when the noodles were about half-cooked, the power flickered, then went out. I was SUPER hungry and didn't want to leave until the power came back on because you never know what's going to turn on when power is restored. So, I waited an hour and finally just grabbed a can of soup and went to my parent's house to heat it up because they had power. I finally got power back around 10:30 last night. There are tons of trees down, a lady I work with had a power line come down in her backyard, in a nearby town, they had even worse damage than we did and had to use snowplows to clear all the trees and other debris from the road. It hailed on my still-nearly-brand-new car, it was just awful. And it was scary.

To make matters worse, Big Aaron was being a Big A-hole... I couldn't call him because I only have portable phones. I couldn't distract myself because I didn't have TV (even if I had, I think cable was pretty much out), couldn't read because it was so darn dark in my apartment and candles don't really do the trick. Luckily, we settled everything and stuff is OK today.

I tried a couple of new Just 2 Points bars last night. Well, at least they're new to me. They were the Chocolate Fudge and Caramel Creme. Oh, they're the best ever! I hope they have them at my meeting. (My mom got them at the Omaha meeting)...

Speaking of the Omaha meeting, I'm going to switch meetings (again). I really really like the Missouri Valley meeting that I've been going to, but it's about 15 miles away, then I go to Omaha from there, which is another 30 miles, so I decided to just eliminate the trip to Mo Valley and go straight to Omaha. Besides, they have a lot more meeting times so if I can't go on my regular night, I'll still get a meeting in during the week. And, I'll be able to go with my mom sometimes.

I'm going to see BF tonight, hopefully. I have to work at second job until 8, then I'll head down. Tomorrow, I have WI and am supposed to go hot-tubbing at a friend's house, but I'm kind of thinking about skipping out on it because I don't want to do all that driving. Friday night is another Big Aaron night. Saturday I won't be doing anything. I was invited to a party at a friend's house, but last time I went it was super-uncomfortable and I don't know if I want to go again. Sunday is, of course, Sopranos night.

OK, now I'm going to respond to everyone (this has taken so long for my to write that I may not get to everyone before I leave for lunch).

Jayne--For the poll, I picked chest. I really want my boobs to get smaller. My tummy does look pretty icky, but my boobs are a bigger concern.

Marcie--Is there any way that you can plan your own wedding but still use the facility? I swear, I think you must have been looking at the place that my cousin had his wedding. It was pretty but the wedding planner was a total b*tch and not a very good planner.

Jen--We're having the same weather, did you get hit by all the storms too? I kind of liked the three warm days right in the middle of all that cool weather, but I'm glad it's cool again. I made your black bean soup recipe on Saturday (to eat on sunday) and it just didn't seem right to eat it in 85 degree weather. :lol: Hope you and Emma are feeling better soon!

Tonya--I'm glad to hear that you're re-committing and it sounds like you're coming to some important conclusions about food and weight loss. We all know you can do it, kiddo! I had to laugh at what you said about your husband's hair in the 80's. :)

Belle--Did you find your dog? Hope so! I think it's great that you let BF feel guilty for hurting your back. My BF gets road rage really bad and it upsets me because it's like he has no regard for me or my safety or my fear. I almost made him pull over and let me out one night. I've started doing most of the driving now. :) Have fun at the gym! I tjhink the hardest part of joining a gym is the first time and after that it gets a lot easier. Once you take the hardest step today, you won't have any trouble getting in there to work out.

Kirsty--Hello! :wave: I'm on my way to get Subway in a few minutes, but I don't think there'll be any jalapenos on mine... :)

OK, on my way to Subway. I'll stop in later!

Jodi, I'm so sorry you were sick...I was wondering where you were, my journaling buddy! :) * lbs...take it any way you can get it, even if it's water, right? That seems like a really large amount though, some of that is most likely all your hard work on WW!

Jen, I think that you should just say d@mn it all and wear your sparkly little frock to clean house in. Live for today!!! Wouldn't that be cute with your little pregnant pooch peeking out the front of it? :) I am in a baking mood too...I think I want to make pineapple crisp, with that anglefood cake and crushed pineapple recipe. Do you have that one? I figured if anyone did it was you, my fellow recipe queen!
Tonya, you should see about joining the 3FC list serv. For our october challenge we are building "Plumpkin the great Pumpkin." Every pound we lose is going to be a part of a virtual pumpkin, and we are going to see how big we can make it. Kind of amazing how such a silly little thing can motivate me so much, but it is! Maybe that would help you. Think about it...
Belle, honey, I'm so sorry about your back. I too have lingering back problems from a car accident, and traffic jerks really hurt my back too. I hope you at least get a good guilt gift out of this from BF. Wow it's cold there...I thought Minnesota was cold today at 45 degrees (F). I have to remember that Canada is north of Minnesota, and north means colder in the northern hemisphere. Have a nice cup of sugar-free hot chocolate to warm yourself up!

Kirsty, sounds like you and I have the same trouble spots. My thighs and *** are also a big sore point for me. Once, when I was at my heaviest, I was walking down the street with a friend, when a gentlemen called out to me,"Yo baby, don choo be 'fraid to shake that booty God gave you. You come shake it in my face, wear it proud baby." I can quote that after all this time because the words are so burned in my head. The most noticable thing about me was by butt????? *shudder*

Ok, must do housecleaning, make dental and vision appointment, get an oil change, grocery shop, and put away Aaron's outgorwn clothes and pull out the new set. Icky day...anyone want to come over and help me? :)

Later, Gators...and someone please yell at me if I"m here too much today because that means I'm neglecting my responsibilities!

-Jayne Jayne Bo Bayne

Hi guys! Just to want let you know I'm thinking of you guys!

You're my support ... :)

I will have to read through later today & catch up on yesterday's threads.

Boo-hoo ...

Take care!

You guys are all so chatty today I barely have time left to post. Life is good, I move into my place on the 15th but not before I go on holidays to Victoria first - my first vacation as a single woman - I'm going to have fun. I'd like to work on my thighs most as far as the poll goes but there will always be too much belly in my life. OK - Hi to everyone, I wish I could respond to each of you but I have a bunch of records to print.
KT

hey girls busy day at work and i forgot my inhaler GRRRR
I put my abs and tummy
b.c my legs tend to slenderize at a decent rate and I like my chest I should have put my back too
I dont really have time to respond right now that will wait till my boss leaves
but I had a talk with the former nf last night and we decided to try again again so We're spending some time together this weekend and possibly goign away in 2 weeks :devil:
bbiab
Love
Kierie

Goodness... I am going to try and get everyone... a busy day it seems.

So, I went to WI. Last week I was up 3.5 to 139.5 - but MAINLY because I was on my period... and I was retaining fluid like mad. So I was psyched today that I lost the 3.5 plus 0.5 more... so YAY, 4 pounds. I'm down to 135.5 - the least I've weighed since I was 13. But I'm not so sure some won't show up next week considering I ate out 4 times last week.

As for the 80's talk... I missed it too. My favorite album SLIPPERY WHEN WET (BON JOVI).... as for favorite outfit.... I would like to burn every outfit I ever had... but I wore those charm bracelets and the jelly bracelets..... plus stone washed jeans.

Jayne - I'm from the Mississippi Gulf Coast... where's your hubby from? I love it down there.... I'll go back sometime soon...

Marcie - you should tell them, I wonder if they know she's so nasty... I mean I sure they've lost tons of business because of her, and they'd appreciate to know why.

Jen - I sure hope you and Emma get better soon... I hate to hear you're not feeling well.

Tonya - I know EXACTLY what you mean... sometimes I just think about my next meal... is that awful?

Kirsty.... I love jalepenos!!! I put them on everything. Are the free points? My dirty weekend was wonderful thank you.

Belle - Road rage is so bad these days...sometimes I get it... but I try and think how ridiculous it is... I have really tried to be more calm lately and just turn ont he radio and know I can do nothing about traffic... no use acting like a jerk nad p!ssing off other drivers... it just starts a chain reaction... although, it happens to the best of us.

Jodi - Sorry to hear about the food poisoning... that's the worst. Although, I guess it has it perks come WI time... but a lot might be because you're so dehydrated losing all that water... I hope you're feeling better!!!

Lisa

Whoops... didn't raed page two!

JESS - hey honey... wow, sorry about the storm. Glad that you and Aaron worked things out... and good luck with the new meeting!!

Kier - hey honey! Fun about the nf... where are y'all gonna go?

KT - hey babes! Good luck with the move.

Deb -Hello there.... all these posts are tiring me out!! :) I hope your day is going well!

Okay all - back to work!

Lisa

WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Ok so technically my WI is scheduled for Monday but I couldnt resist a sneak peak
so yah I'm changing my sig b.c THE BLOAT is OVER
I'm down to 208 still up three from 205 BUT! and its a slightly smaller one coz its mine down seven from when everything was swollen from menstrual ****
So I'm setting a goal to be down 9 pounds by T-Giving which would make me 199!!!!!!!!!
Oh and lisa YAY on the 4 and if we can I want to go to this baloon festival in PA stay ina nice B&B and relax
bbl!
Love
Kier

Yay Kier and Lisa!!! Woo hoo!!

I have a quick question - for yoga/pilates classes (mine was a "fusion) does it count as light or moderate excersize. You sweat, but you aren't doing cardio......anyone help?

THANKS
B

Belle - I'd if you can speak normally or sing while you do it - light - if it's hard to speak moderate and if you don't have the air to form words, heavy
KT