WW Clubs and Groups - Fabulous Forties #45

My reply went to page 2 & I know how everyone hates 2 pages. :( So here's # 45 :cool:

Hi Y'all :wave: WOW, what a change in this place!! It looks great!! Boy, I sure missed being here....ok, vacation was great and there was some good, some bad. The bad is that I gained 5 pounds!! :cry:
The good is that, between my husbands Vegas business trip 3 weeks ago and this vacation (stopping in Shreveport and Biloxi on the way), he has won $2500!!! Woo Hoo!! What a man!!! :)

I've read all your posts and I apologize for not responding to each of them. I got my first day back to work in today and I'm exhausted. I just wanted to stop in, say hi and that I'm back ~ hopefully, I'll be back to normal here in the next day or so. As for the diet, I got back on track today......5 pounds....holy cow.....I got some work to do, huh??

Hope everyone is well and staying focused.

Hi guys,

Terri -- I went to profile, etc. but it looks like it hasn't worked for me. I'll keep trying. I picked the celtic icon (since I'm half Irish).

Hey Zoe -- Welcome back -- hope you had a great time, don't worry about those 5 lbs. You enjoyed yourself, that's what vacations are for. Now you know what you gotta do and you'll have it off in no time.

Hi Essie, Jen & Myra - talk to you all soon. I have to figure this thing out, or it will drive me nuts!

Dianne

Hey! It did work - yay.

Dianne

Zoe, WELCOME BACK!!!! :D Like Dianne said, you know what you gotta do. Don't forget your water. I remember back in the day:rolleyes: I lost 7 lbs. in 1 week!!! It can be done. The most important thing is that you're continuing to stay OP. Good to have you back.

See Dianne, I knew you can do it. Eventually I would like a different one. They don't have a big selection but what they have are nice.

Have a great day everybody. :wave:

Hi everyone ~ I am running out the door to work and really shouldn't be online but couldn't help myself. My lunch is packed, my water is packed and I'm ready for day 2 of staying OP!! :D

Have a great Tuesday

Hi everyone!

Boy, it looks like I've got lots of catching up to do.

Myra, what a great compliment you received. Apparently even though the scale hasn't moved, you're reshaping your body. Have you noticed your clothes fitting differently? Way to go!! :D

Essie, it's good to see you posting more often! The decision your brother presented you with sounds tempting. I've always played it safe, and was afraid of change (as evidenced by my staying at my job for 24 yrs.!), it can be scary. I'm sure you'll make the right choice.

Zoe, glad you enjoyed vacation, congrats to your "rich" hubby! You'll do great in losing that vacation gain....go for it!

Terri and Dianne, hi! I've been fairly busy, began last night to check out the icons, etc. Thanks for the tips, Terri. I like the Celtic icon, but don't want to duplicate yours, Dianne, so I'm chosing the jewel, kind of funky and 70's...reminds me of the paisley Nehru jackets! LOL

Have a great OP day everyone.

~Jen

Jen - the jewel is cool :cool: You made me laugh, because I liked the butterfly but I didn't want to duplicate Essie! LOL. Don't worry, you can use the celtic if you want -- no prob.

Hope everyone's having a great day!

Dianne

Hi Guys :)

What a day I had! :mad: My brother's offer is sounding more tempting. I was on a switchboard all morning & I think every nasty person that lives in Long Island called today!!!

Dianne, so you like the butterfly :s: I'm going to change it at some point. I have to find out how to get an angel or a flower. On the other threads I see a couple that are really cool. We can both be butterflies. I don't mind sharing ;)

Jen, you've been at your job 24 years? :eek: WOW!! That'll probably be me. I wish I could work at home.

Zoe, you go with your packed lunch, water, & day 2 OP. :D The minute I felt the stress coming on today I grabbed a piece of cake that was left over from a meeting. :rolleyes: It was soooooo good. I'll hate myself tomorrow.

Hi Myra & Terri.

Have a goodnight ladies.

Good Evening Ladies ~

Day 2 staying OP. I know this isn't such a big thing but after being so OFF for 9 days, it isn't easy. Tonight we had veggie burgers. I never used to like them but there is one kind that I really love.....so that's what we ate tonight.

I'm finally getting used to my son not living at home. Well, maybe not really used to it but better. He works from home some of the week and the rest of the week, in the office for the same company my husband and I work for so I do get a 'peek' at him now and then.

Thanks for all the 'pep talk' Y'all gave me. I know that I'll get that 5 pounds off fast. I usually can take a "vacation gain" and get rid of it in the first week so I'm not really worried. I am working up towards drinking all my waters. Today I had 50 ounces at work. I was drinking 60+ each day before leaving the office so I need to get back up to that.

Well, time to relax. It's been a long week already. There is so much to do BEFORE vacation and also, AFTER ~

Here's to a great rest of the week to all of you.

Good Morning

Zoe, you'll be just fine. Which veggie burgers do you buy? I'm not crazy about them but I do eat them. I have Boca Burgers in my freezer. All I do is look at them. :rolleyes:

Dianne, I changed my butterfly so you can have the other one.

See "you's" later :lol:

Essie

Essie,
I quit my job last September....am currently enjoying being unemployed. I really kind of got burned out (worked retail for 24 yrs.), and needed the time off. The timing was perfect, no more tuition after putting both kids through private schools for almost 20 years! At any rate, it's something quite a few people don't understand.......since I'm not raising young children, and am not old enough to be a retiree, it's confusing to some that I'm at home rather than having to join the rat race every day. But I'm loving it right now! Who knows what the future holds. If I become bored (seems highly unlikely at this point ;) ) I'll look for a job.

I've got a package of frozen veggie burgers in the freezer that I've never tried. My SIL gets some from Sam's Club that she loves, they're fresh ones made from black beans. My frozen ones are probably too old now.

Hope everyone has a great day......hi to all!

~Jen

p.s. Dianne, the jewel is growing on me......the celtic is all yours !

Thanks Essie -- but for now, since St. Paddy's Day is coming up, I think I will keep the Celtic icon. Must show my pride in my 1/2 Irishness! But that was very "sharing" of you to give up your HUGE butterfly, LOL

Hi Jen, (glad you're used to your funky jewel, LOL -- I think its :cool:

Hi Zoe, Terri and Myra - hope everyone's doing well.

Talk to "yous" later.

Dianne

Hi :)

Jen, that's my dream. Not having to work anymore. I've been working all my life. I only had a break when my son was born & not for long. Enjoy it girlfriend ;)

Dianne, I really wanted my icon to be a rose but I couldn't get it for some reason. It's so pretty. This weekend I'll have more time to play around with the icons.

Well my friends, have a relaxing evening.

Zoe, Terri & Myra :wave:

Good Morning :D

Thank God it's Thursday! I think on WW General thread I read that Rosie O'Donnell is on WW. I like her alot. I don't get to watch her show as much as I would like to but I watch her Friday mornings. Way to go Rosie. :cool:

I just want to wish everyone a great day.

Be back later :wave:

Essie

Good Morning Y'all ~ (that's Texas for you's....:D...)

I wasn't online yesterday, still getting back into the swing of things here after vacation. What a job, just getting things at home AND at work back to normal.....almost makes you not want to take a vacation, huh?? NOT!!!!!

Essie ~ I have always hated veggie burgers and to be honest, don't like any of them except one. I'm not a veggie kinda gal.....I know, not good when you're trying to lose weight. The ones I get are made by Morning Star and they are the "southwestern style" protein burger. Now, while that doesn't sound good, they really are. I actually can think I'm eating a real burger and while I don't like my REAL burgers well done, this is like a well done burger ~ but I feel that the well done kind is better than none at some point. Ok, that was a ramble just to tell you which ones, huh? :)

Hi Jen, Dianne, Terri and Myra ~ hope everyone is doing well and I am praying for all of us in our endeavor, for success.

See you's later
Zoe

I should be cleaning, but feel kind of lazy; it's cold and rainy here, my couch is calling me! ;)

I think it's great if Rosie has joined WW....it's a feather in their cap to have two famous spokespersons. Not like the one Jenny Craig had!! :lol:

We're hosting St. Patrick's Day dinner on Saturday. Everyone has been coming here for quite a few years, so it's become a tradition for us to have it. It's funny how the stores have been picking up on every "holiday" and making a big to-do over them. There are decorations, streamers, etc.; I even saw St. P's leis yesterday! We keep it simple....a good dinner, beer and Irish coffee.

Hi to all of you :wave: --hope everyone's well.

~Jen

Hello My Buddies :)

Question? Terri & Myra, where are you? :( Hope all is well.

Zoe, I know you've been busy since you got home but it was fun wasn't it? I need a vacation real bad. I'm thinking about a cruise for next year. Hubby is very content staying home so I'll have to be the one to make all the plans. We are very overprotective when it comes to our pets. My sister or my son would have to babysit. You probably think I'm weird. :lol:

Jen, St. Pat's sounds like it's going to be fun. :) Would that be lite beer? ;) Kidding!!

Have a good night guys :wave:

Hi Jen, Essie, Dianne and Zoe!!! :wave:
Welcome back Zoe. Hope you had fun. It has been awhile since I have been here. Zoe probably lost that 5 pounds already. Which by the way isn't bad for vacation. That will be off in no time.
I love Boca burgers. they are only 1 point and boy they are good. I do not like reg. veggie burgers.

Rosie is funny with WW. She does have a lot of laughs at WW expense. I am waiting for WW to get Fergie booked on the show. She is bashing the program but it is in fun but I am waiting for the big wigs to come out. :lol:

Have you made a decision yet Essie? I am so protective with my pets too. I think more than with the kids. j/k

I love all of your icons. I will figure out how to go somewhere else and find one. That is :cool:

I hope everyone has a wonderful St. Patty's Day. It is my FIL's birthday on that day. He is part Irish.

I love all the parties you have Jen. Mardi Gras and now St. Pattys. That is so great.


I hope to not stay away anymore. These threads are getting long. WOW!
busy, busy, busy!!!!!
I'll catch up on all of them tomorrow so if I missed anything I am sorry.
Happy Friday,
Terri :wave:

Terri, I missed you. No decision yet. :( :?: I'm leaving WW thread for awhile. I do love it here but I'm trying something else. I know, I know, it's the best progam out there but I'm noticing alot of success with another one.

I will e-mail everyone by Sunday or before depending how busy I'll be this weekend.

Believe me you are not getting rid of me that easy :lol:

Love,
Essie :wave:

Essie,
Good luck with whatever it is you are going to try. Motivation is the biggest thing. It has to be something that you can live with the rest of your life. Be careful and let us know your decision. You can still come on as much as you like. If you don't we will :cry:
Luv ya,
Terri :wave:

Well, I went to the place only to get turned away. I was very upset at first but then while I was pulling out of the parking lot I thought their loss not mine. You all know about my medical condition, that was the reason.:rolleyes: It wasn't meant to be. Sticking with WW.

I told you you weren't getting rid of me. :)

I can't believe that. I didn't know that they could that.
Let me know later what they said. I am sorry yet I am glad you are still with us. :D
You are too good for them. We still got ya. :smug:
Have a great weekend everybody. :wave:
Terri

Terri,

One of the attorney's I work with asked me if I want to do something about this. She feels it's discrimination. What made me so angry was they never mentioned anything about medical conditions. I called first. When I got there they gave me the form & said as soon as I finished they would take care of me. She gave me a tour, showed me pictures of all the successful people then brought me to the back. Asked me if I wanted to take off my shoes, which of course I said yes, then just before I was about to get on the scale she said"wait a minute" You have -------- we can't help you, I'm sorry. The best thing for you would be to see a dietician. It's too long for me to get into the rest but I was very upset. I offered to bring a Drs. note & she still said they can't be held responsible if I become ill!!!!!:mad: UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!! Never again will try a "quick weight loss program". I'm happy here anyway. Here's to LAWL :s: :p

Hi everyone:

Essie -- I'm sorry that happened to you, but your'e right, it's their loss (and our gain by the way). I would be really sad not to hear from you anymore. Hang in here, it will click, eventually.

Terri -- Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day. Happy Birthday to your FIL. I'm half Irish as well. Half Irish and half Puerto Rican - some combo, huh? LOL.

Jen - enjoy your St. Pat's dinner also. I'll be cooking corn beef and cabbage tomorrow, but I'm not drinking any green beer, LOL.

Hi Zoe & Myra - have a great weekend.

Dianne

Essie,
That is so wrong. I am so sorry. Please! What could a sensible diet do to you? That would set me back years in my quest to improve my self esteem.
I am glad you are back anyway.

Dianne,
That sounds like a pretty combination. I can just imagine so many different features that would compliment each nationality. I am 100% Italian but I still wear green on St. Patricks Day.

Happy St. Patricks Day everyone.
Terri

Hi :wave:

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone :D

Dianne, nice combo. My brother's kids are Puerto Rican, Italian & Irish. His 2 girls came out with dark hair & dark eyes & his 3 boys have blue eyes & blonde hair. But all came out the Rodriguez nose! :lol: I wish I could show you a picture. They are so adorable. Have fun today.

Terri, I hope you enjoy your day too. I just realized I don't have anything green :( but Pete does :D ! I am Puerto Rican & Cuban & a little bit chinese. I found that out not too long ago.:rolleyes: My great grandfather was chinese.

Haven't heard from Myra in awhile. We miss you :(

Zoe, how's it going?

You all (you's) have a great day ;)

Love, Essie

Good Saturday Morning Y'all ~

Well, I got one week under my belt after coming back from vacation.....boy, that was so hard and a rough and long week! But it's gone and the weekend is here. Yeah!! :D

Jen ~ I used to do Jenny Craig, way back many years ago. I am a lifetime member and can join any time for no start up fee but the food is SOOOoooo expensive!! Anyway, I can't, for the life of me, think of who the spokesperson for Jenny Craig is/was....other than old Jenny herself.........

Essie ~ Busy isn't the word but I'm all caught up now (at work anyway) and Monday will be the start of a better week. I am so, so sorry about what happened to you. I was so sad to hear that you were leaving here but annoyed that they (the other group) would be that way. But like you said, it's their loss ~ you have us and we'll help you in any way we can. We love you.

Terri ~ Yes, I had lots of fun and as you probably read, grabbed onto 5 pounds but hey, it was vacation, right?? :) I'm back OP now.

Dianne ~ Hi girl....hope you're doing well.

we're going to the Fort Worth Spring Home and Garden show today (or tomorrow) so that should be fun. Now that we have renovated our ENTIRE home, the outside has been neglected and needs an 'ambulance'. :)

Have a great St. Patrick's Day..........

Love You's all ~
Patti

Terri - thanks, its some combination all right. I have jet black hair and hazel eyes and for some reason, the combination of puerto rican and irish makes me look Italian, LOL!! I can't tell you how many people in my neighborhood talk to me in italian. The girl who cuts my hair says she thought I was "straight off the boat". Oh, well you never know what these combo's are gonna give you, but it sure is interesting. My mom is blond and blue eyed (she's the irish one of course, LOL) and my dad is dark hair and dark eyes. My sons are dark hair and eyes and my daughter has brown hair and hazel eyes like her mom.

Essie -- My 1st grandson is Puerto Rican, Irish and Peruvian! Yet he has gray/blue eyes which come from my Irish side, so it even shows up in the next generation. I have a united nations family. I have 3 other grandchildren who are puerto rican, irish and philppino. They are all gorgeous.

Well, gotta run ladies, I'm going to a baby shower next week and still have to get the gift!! That's me, last minute sue!

Talk to everyone later. Hi Jen, Myra & Zoe!!

Dianne

Hi Girls.
You all sound lovely. I look Italian. My grandfathers were born there and they came over and married my grandmas. My paternal grandma was 14. MY DAUGHTER'S age. I can't believe that. She had 4 kids by the time she was 20. That was in 1920. Boy times have changed.

Congrats for getting right back on Zoe. That is the way to live. YAY!!!!

I hope y'all had a great St. Patrick's Day.

:wave:
Terri

Hi all. I've been going so crazy with work I haven't had time to post.

I had a good WI this week. Lost 2.4 lbs.! Hopefully I can keep that up. This weekend was tough. Ate out a few times. I just hope that doesn't hurt me too much.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Myra