WW Clubs and Groups - Tuesday!! 3.13.01

Hey gals! It's almost midnight and I hadn't started a thread in so long ... so I started one. I'm happy to report that I stayed OP Monday, and even exercised! I didn't get to the gym, because I was at work until after 8 p.m., but I worked out in my living room. Now I'm watching Emeril Live on TV and dreaming of the food I can't eat.

By the way, welcome to Lori and Freesia. And Jen, I meant to tell you, Emma is gorgeous!

Hey, cool, so that's how those polls show up. The person who starts the thread gets to do them. So of course, I have to because I've got to try it out. They've been fun so far. I admit, I almost did the bloodshot eyes, but I decided to stick with blue inside.

Here's hoping everyone has a happy Tuesday! 10 days 'til I leave for Florida and SUNSHINE! :D

morning girls,

kim - well done on staying OP and exercising. go girl! i'm v jealous you are off to sunshine in florida. hope you have a top time.
i'm proud to report that i've been doing well on points and going to the gym. i'm going to try and go 4 times this week because i've got a 4-course black tie dinner on thurs night at my old college in oxford. and i know that's going to be heavy going on the points!

hi freesia, welcome to the group! i have problems with portion control as well, my eyes are definitely bigger than my belly (and yes they are blue!). i forced myself to measure/weigh portions until i could guess how much they should be. every so often i do it again, and i always find i have been overestimating.

brenda - not sure there is a word for hochmagandy when you're married (people don't do it after marriage you know! ;)). i'll have a wee think about it. oh, trish and i were talking about the quote under trish's name (where you have goddess!).

ali - you and i seem to have really similar views on our bodies. took me so long to accept what i look like (and what i'll never look like), but sometimes it is so hard when you look at people on tv/magazines. just remember it's easy to look that good if you're airbrushed.

jen - hope you're less swamped at work today - come out and post!

casey - the bridget jones film is just about to come out over here. i've seen the trailer - quite amusing with her wearing tummy-control pants (panties!) and then going on a date and her bloke (hugh grant) putting his hand up her skirt and feeling them. very embarassing! have you guys seen it or is it out here first? i dunno.

debbie - if you go to profile, edit options, scroll down and click on avatar you can put a little icon next to your name. hope that made sense...

stephanie - good to have you back.

hi lola, stacey, trish, suzanne, and everyone else!

i've got to get on with some work now, but i'm sure i'll be back later on to catch up with you gals. hope you're all having a good day.

kirsty

ps if you read this lolly - i'm off to see league of gentlemen tonight! woo hoo!

Hello everybody!

Well... the signature line shows it... up 4 lbs. in two weeks! Could have been worse, and now the commitment is strong. Here are my goals for this week:

no snacking on candy (my office is BRUTAL for this)
exercise 4X

I'm not expecting a huge (or any) loss this week as I am eating out every day for lunch, and of course that worldwide diet wrecker known as St. Patrick's Day is this weekend. I love St. Pat's. I am heading to Montreal to watch the parade (the oldest one in North America!!) and there will be green beer a-plenty. Even with these challenges, the difference is that I will feel in control --armed with my journal!

Ali WW training is pretty intense -- it takes place over the course of two weekends (Friday 6-10, Sat and Sun 8-5). But worth it. You are constantly on your feet faced with wacky scenarios. I think it's a great way to stay on track. You should definitely do it -- esp. if you move here. We have a shortage.

Have a great day!

L.

where are you guys? i'm bored. come out and post!

Wow, I had a good night's sleep last night which was what I needed. I hope everyone is doing well. I'll be back in the room later today I am sure.

Lola: I definately would like to become a leader when I hit lifetime (which hopefully will be within the next 3 months). Yeah I know I will have to be careful about my weight the rest of my life, so I think becoming a leader would be a good way to keep on track.

Kirsty: Yeah I know... I see the "perfect" thighs and stuff on people in those mags, but I have a feeling they work with the airbrush and stretch out the legs a bit anyway. I read in a magazine that a woman learned to accept her body and her thighs by going to a fashion show where top models were modeling swimsuits. Most had cellulite and jiggly thighs (and because most were so skinny looked terrible in swimwear). I'm glad you also have a good attitude on your body, it has taken me time.

Kim: Florida sounds great, congrats for staying OP yesterday!

Take Care!

Ali

I did much better yesterday. I wasn’t quite OP but I was close. I had Subway for dinner. I didn’t get my walk in b/c I was on the phone working. My night wasn’t as late last night, but I may need a diet Dr. Pepper sooner today. I am going to be able to make it to WI tomorrow. Not my normal night, but I really need to face the music again *sigh*

Casey: I was thinking of Kirsty and Lolly when I was reading those books too! I was glad I knew how they use some of those terms or I would have been more confused.

Debbie: Hi :D

Stephanie: Welcome back. Moving is such a pain. Hope you are getting things unpacked.

Kim: Good job staying OP and exercising. I’m hoping I have enough energy to work out when I get home tonight. We’ll see.

Lola: My office is brutal for the candy problem too. We have Mountain Man and and Going Nuts in here on alternate weeks. Then my boss keeps Milky Way mini bars on her desk (but those don’t count of course b/c they are mini). I’ve been at this job 2 years and I have yet to figure out how to deal with it.

Kirsty: I would stay on this board all day and be the fastest reply in the west if I could! I’ve seen the trailer for Bridget Jones, but I didn’t catch when the movie comes out. Sounds like it should be about the same time for you as well as us.

OK, suppose I should find something to do. Man do I have an exhaustion headache *whine whine*

Hi girls! Got my own pad last night - its nice - little one bedroom in a trendy neighbourhood in Calgary. I can walk to work!! Well, I have a ton of work to do today so I can't chat until lunch...but my mom took it much better , I got her to come see it and be part of the selection process and she was much better - I told her I'd need her alot to teach me things and stuff. She was good about it.

Well, I gotta run, just wanted to share!!

Belle!

Well, I was on program yesterday. What is funny is that I can stay on program at the start of the week, but come Friday night, I am soooo off program until Monday rolls around again.

I did my self challange yesterday. I am going to stay with that..no really, I AM.

Brenda, I think that 20-25 pts of approx. 1000 - 1250 cal not figuring in for lots of fiber, really high fat or free things (veggies cal etc). YO are right, mini anything doea not count. Also, special color holiday candy does not count either because it is a celebration not a food item. Oh, I did not do so well on the Diet Dr Pepper challange.

Kirsty: Have fun on your big night out. You are doing so well with the work out!

Ali: I think the thighs are the hardest part to feel good about. Even when I feel thin other places, I really hate my upper inner thighs. They are so smushy. I do those leg crunch things for ever, but I guess God just wanted me to hace smushy thights for some reason. Who am I to question.

Lola: AHHH, green beer. We really don't celebrate St. Patrick's Day in my home. Funny, because my last name is O'Shaughnessy. Could you get more Irish?

Kim: I need to go to Florida too. I am so jelous.

Debbie: Hello and hope you class is gong well.

Stephanie: Glad you have the internet hooked-up again.

Kay: I think you should report those guys in your office to your boss or your bosses boss. I know, it gets tricky but men make me so mad when they are rude like that.

Jen: Hope your day is going better.

Well, I need to get going. I am holding a suit drive today at work for Dress for Successs (I am in the Junior League here and we are trying to gather suits for the welfair to work group Dress for Success. I have gotten tons so far and my office is really getting full. Need to drag them out to my office before my 10:30 meeting or people will have no place to sit.

Hello to everyone that I missed. Talk with you all soon.

trish
193.2/186.2/155
5'10"

We must have been posting at the same time. CONGRATS! I am so glad your mom is doing ok with this. That must be a relef to you. Place sounds very cool! Have fun with it.

Trish

I didn't stay on points yesterday but with my exercise I might be o.k. I haven't calculated everything yet. I am still doing well with exercise but not great with food. I love food!! This weekend I finally picked up the Bridget JOnes Diary from B. Daltons and I am on May. It is really funny. She portrays women so well and all of the stuff we do.
Kim-Good job being OP yesterday. I love Chick-Fil-A! Fortunately we do not have them in Michigan but when I was at school I ate there a lot. Have fun in Florida! I would love to be heading toward some sunny weather! Color me Jealous :)

Brenda- I am with you on the Mall Walking thing. It is very big here in Mich. due to our crazy unpredictable weather but I am afraid I would just see more things that I wanted to buy and believe me I buy enough as it is!

Casey- HOw was The Edge of Reason? Also thanks for the guy advice. I am still procrastinating. I tend to do that when things are going well and then when they aren't I start to freek out with the realization that I don't want to lose him.

Debbie- Keep up with the reading. I was a Psych major and there was SO much reading involved. I know it is a pain in the butt. Good Luck!

Stephanie- Good to see you back. I hope you will have an easier time posting. I am not sure we have ever chatted before but my profile is available:)

Suzanne- I can't understand why b/f roommate is being so irrational. I am astounded recently at the differences in people and how they react to things. I hope things shape up soon for you two. Congrats on your friend noticing the Weight loss. I love that!!!!

Kirsty- HOw exciting I love black tie events b/c you get to dress up. What will you wear? Is there a possibility of a new dress:) I am such a shop-a-holic.

Lola-I am with you on the office thing. My work contantly has junk food. I am so annoyed. Yesterday there was easter chocolates setting out. Hello is it just me or is easter still a month away! UHHH I guess we must be strong!

Ali- I read the same thing about the girls becoming more confident due to the runway show and the jiggly thighs. It is true we have such a skewed body concept sometimes. I work with a bunch of therapists since I am in Social Work and they tell me that they swear I have the disorder where you see your body as something it is not. UM what is it called? Body Dysmorphic Disorder. They are just kidding but I think we all have it sometimes.

Belle-Congratulations on the new Apt. How exciting. You are going to love it!! I am glad things are working out with your mom too!

have a great day everyone! I will post later. Also Hi to
Jen, Trish, Freesia, Stacey, and Tonya and everyone else!!

Hi my name is Lisa and I was hoping to join in your community.

I joined weight watchers in November and have lost 17 1/2 pounds in 14 weeks. I have a long ways to go, I know - but I'm happy with the progress I've made so far.

You girls seem really supportive and I could use the extra support. I'm 25.

Nice meeting you all, and I hope you don't mind if I come around every once in a while.

Lisa

Hello all,

Welcome Lisa, this group is awesome! Oh I just saw you are in Boston....I went to college in Cambridge and now am in Worcester!

Grace, Grace- Thanks for the thoughtfulness....I don't understand either. He's fully gone now though. Bf got the locks changed this morning which gave him peace of mind. I think it has made us closer in a way. Like we are battling together. Maybe someday it will be explained but for right now I'm trying to let it go.

Trish- Congrats on staying OP :)

Belle- CONGRATULATIONS! New places are awesome! There's no stopping the real Belle now! You are on a roll. And that's awesome that your mom came around too. My mom was a big help when I foirst moved out. She's retired and while I was at work she went over and cleaned the most disgusting oven I have ever seen....what a mom!

Brenda- Good job on points yesterday....now that you are on track going to WI will be okay cause you know that you are back on track.

Ali- I think it helps to have a guy in your life that isn't into all that perfect model skinny stuff. Mostly I think we get wrapped up in our bodies and them being model perfect because we think that's what guys want and from what I experienced that is not the case. My friend from college alwasy insisted that guys like a girl with "meat on her bones" So much that one night while we were at a party *intoxicated* some mean guy said something about my weight. I was about what I am now at that time. She prtested and being a drunk girl with "meat on her bones" also she took off her shirt and proceeded to go up to every guy and ask whether he perferred girls who were full figured rather than bony. Well, most guys thought it was great that this girl took off her shirt but I think that that was incredibly sweet of my friend cause that guy had really hurt my feelings.

L.- don't worry about the gain....like Brenda you are back on track.

Kirsty- Great job on the points and exercise....you are very motivational for me! Because you've lost the weight and are keeping it off!

Kim- what part of FL? My mom is in Ft. Myers right now until April 1st...luck ducky!

Well, I think I got everyone now....thanks for the thoughts and letting me vent over all that home stuff going on. I'm just going to let go now. I got a card from WW urging me to go back to the meetings and I though hey since I did go to 180 on my own maybe I should try the meetings again to get the support and acurate weigh ins. Now I just need to find a closer meeting to my new home. I feel good about being there now. It will grow on me that it is my new home and I have the freedom to be myself and keep working on myself. Well, have a good day...I must go do work!

Hello everyone! I have been busy and out of town recently so I haven't posted in a few days. I hope ya'll are doing well. I've felt icky lately, so I don't yhink WI will go well tonight. I think I've hit a plateau :( Hopefully with the Challenge, I'll start losing rapidly again. The wedding this weekend was fun and very beautiful. I did OK until the cake came around, but it was the best chocolate cake I have ever had! To top that off I had a Big Mac the next day because I was craving one and they taste so good with a hangover. Oh well, there is always next week. I need to run to a meeting, but I'll come back later. Work is making me so sick lately. The men who sit near me are completely vulgar and I'm getting so tired of it. I ordered some GMAT books today so that I can do well enough for a scholarship. I want out of my job soooo bad! Enough complaining...I'll talk with all of you later.
Take Care,
Kay

P.S. - Welcome to all new posters! Nice to meet ya!

and it's almost time for me to head off to the theatre tonight! must resist buying maltesers (or at least share them if i do get them!).
ali - every so often i look at myself and think, oh, if only this was tighter, smaller, tanned, no stretch marks etc etc. but then i realise it is sooo much better than it was!
brenda - ta for replying and cheering me up!
belle - woo hoo on the new pad - and for your mom being so much better about it all!
trish - it's prob a good thing if you don't celebrate st patrick's day - guiness may be good for you, but not if you're counting points!!
becky - i had hoped to buy a new frock but sadly there was nothing decent in the shops. i've got a dress i haven't worn yet at home, so i suppose i should wear that...but i love shopping too!!
lola - good luck on getting rid of the few pounds - i know you can do it.
welcome lisa - sounds like you are doing great!
suzanne - every so often i get tempted to forget to watch what i eat, but you quickly feel you're putting weight on (even if the scales don't show it) and i get scared of ending back where i started. i'm determined to stay slim for life. thanks for the sweet message.
kay - chocolate cake is sooo evil!! it always talks to me, and then when i eat it i regret it cos it never tastes as good as i imagine. but maltesers, they alwasy taste fab!
hmmm. i can see where my downfall might be tonight!
hokey cokey, i'm off. hope you all enjoy the rest of the day, speak to you tomorrow,
kirsty
ps where's tonya today?

I was planning on being a good girls today with one of my Lean Cuisine Meals however, My boss scheduled an in-service. This is where a Drug Rep. comes in and tells us why our client's should be on their drugs. All of that to say this, they always bring great food. I was good, Kinda, but none of the stuff I ate is in the WW book. So do any of you know what Chicken Tetrazini counts as point wise? Also she always brings amazing Canoli's I only had a 1/2 of one though. Anyways I would love some help. I logged onto the WW Website but my computer timed out a million times while searching for the answers to my points.
Where is Tonya? I hope all went well with the land thing? Keep us posted and we missed you so far today!

Kirsty-Have a great time tonight. I wish it were 6 o'clock here.

Lisa-We love new members! Look forward to hearing about your progress!

Kay- I have wi tomorrow and I am dreading it. Oh well, I will get it together eventually! Good luck!
Hope to check in again before I leave the office!
Becky

Hi guys!

Been busy, and while I checked in yesterday, I did not have time to post.

Well, I did WI yesterday and it says I am still maintaining and that is discouraging to me. My body keeps going in these psycho cycles of losing 10 pds hit a plateau for 6 months then lose 10 pds. I am hoping to lose this week for sure. I really think I need to measure myself again. It's possible that I am losing, just not showing up on the scales. I think I'll do that next and check back in. :) Does anybody have any good plateau breaking tips??

Well, I have already bombed a few times on the nutrition part of the self challenge including last night. I got stressed out during a fight with DH and went and ate some cookies. However, we did have Hochmagandy(LOL, love that word) afterwards and so I am sure I burned it off.

Well, I think that I am going to go measure myself. I'll be back shortly.

Hey everyone. I'm here, but searching for an excuse to go home. I feel like poopy! My head is full of cotton and I can't breath through my nose. I was feeling nauseous earlier, but I think it was because I hadn't eaten lunch. Part of me wants to go straight home but the other part of me needs to go to WI. I hate these sorts of decisions. I went home at noon yesterday, but today I don't know if I could get away with it. Hmmm
Maybe I'll think of something.
See you around,

Yah for me. I made the big daedline this morning and feel a huge weight off my shoulders. My office is a HUGE mess. Now I have some financial things to finish for the tax deadline on Thurs!

Friday we leave for Oregon and I have a training to get together. I am not prepared at all! Hubby and Emma are flying there with me!

SELF Challenge update! Emma and I did the treadmill last night. She was so good for me. She sat in ehr chair and watched me. I only had to jump off once to grab her nook! By the end she was getting crabby tho... only made it 25 minutes! :)

Kim... Hubby and I are planning a trip to FL this fall! Where are you going and what are you going to do???

Welcome Lisa and Freesia and I think there was someone else!!! The more the merrier!

Brenda... we have lots of M&M's in our office. I grab a couple here and there and they really add up!!

Kay... I am in the mood for a good wedding. I love to dance and really miss that now that I am married with children!!! No more going out spur of the moment!

Belle.... Yahhhhoooeey on the new pad!!!! I am so happy for you. Now you have another reason to have Belle time. Who needs a pooper b/f when you are making waves in the world!! Glad you mom is better. My hubbies mom (remember the whole MIL story!!) freaked out when he left home. Then when we got engaged she told him she was losing her little boy. It really hasn't gotten any better for us!

Well, I better get going! Hellloooooo to everyone and have a great day!!

I'm here, I checked the posts this morning, but worked called so I didn't get a chance to post.

I don't think the land is going to go thru, the seller just isn't coming down in price, and we know what he paid for it a year ago, so we aren't willing to come up to his price, oh well, I am crushed, but life goes on.....

Bad news....I was depressed today so I had a McD's hamburger and fries....Good news....I walked over 4 miles in an hour last night. I am going to add up my points and just eat fruit for supper tonight, I want to get back on the wagon right away and not ruin the rest of the day!

1busymomma ~ I understand about plateaus, you might want to change up your exercise routine or mix your points per day up to see if it helps get you over the hump. Glad to see someone got some "hochmagandy" last night!! :)

Becky ~ I can't help you with your points, but I give you an "A" for watching how much you ate!!!!

Welcome Lisa! Super duper group!

Kirsty ~ I am so jealous that your day is almost over, this is such a long day today, I am ready to go home!!!! Have fun at the theater tonight!!!!!! :) :)

Kay ~ I understand about the vulger men in office, I work with a bunch of techie nerds, I swear they reason they talk about sex or anything to do with it (and women) is because they can't get "any". :) *Nice aren't I??*

ILGBG ~ Get back to meetings! It will help you renew your enthusiasm!!

Trish ~ I know exactly what you mean about being good then the weekend comes! I am "SO" like that!!! I am so good during the week, then Friday night comes. I think a lot of it has to do with the weekend is the time that DH and I tend to go out for dinner, but we rarely go out for dinner during the week, which makes it easier to stay OP. I need to be better about tracking on the weekends, I know the few extra pounds I have gained would come off much faster if I did.

Belle ~ Way to go on the apt. I am so excited for you!!!!!!

Brenda ~ Stay away from the Diet Dr Pepper!!!!!!!!!!!

Ali ~ I am glad you finally got some sleep, I think it can totally ruin your mood with inadequate sleep!!

Lola ~ Hang in there, the 4 lbs will come off before you know it, good thing you weighed, seeing the gain right before your eyes, makes you kick it into gear!!!!

kimobi ~ Way to exercise! Isn't it a great feeling after you are done?? Keep up the good work!

Well, I have to keep plugging away at drinking my water today, I haven't been very good at drinking it lately.

I'll post more later.....:)

How are you all doing? Hello Lisa! Welcome to our little thread - I think you'll find lots of support here - we are a cool bunch (or so we liketo think).

Well, I am getting excited/nervous about moving out! I mean, I could save lots of money if I stayed at my moms (and I own 17% of it) but then I would not have my own space and be able to express myself in my home.....I will be very tight financially for a little while - if I work a bit of O/T it will help, for sure! I am also a bit nervous for my mom since my dad and her are at war about the divorce agreement - I hope that me moving out won't hinder her case. I worry so much, eh?

I think though that if I had waited say 5 more months, yes, I wouldha ve saved lots of $, but I would be remaining at mom's and not exploring my identity and things like that. I don't know...what do you girls think???

I guess what is happening is I am self doubting and I am feeling guilty!

Emily - that Hochmagandy sure helps eh?? I like it...wish it were available more often for exercise ;)

Kirsty - must resistmalteesers...I know, for me its the popcorn with butter - when I smell it I go crazy....yum!! B/f and I were going to go to a movie tonite but I need to stay away so I decided to rollerblade instead....

Trish and Becky - thanks for your encouragement about the apt....as you can see from above, I am still struggling a bit - I know, at 25 it should be an easy thing to say hey mom, I have my degree and a decent job, I am going to experience life on my own for a time, even if I come home at some point and they should say good on ya and help you out and be sad that you are leaving....but its a very big ordeal for me! I can't explain it.

Hi Brenda! what's new and exciting....I too am a Diet Dr. Pepper addict but they rarely keep them in the stores here - its hard to find!!

Hi Ali! A paralegal, eh? How is your apt hunting going?? I see what you meant now...I guess its better to do this NOW rather than in a few months when things start to get busy with students finding housing, eh?

Lola - your little set back is obviously just a set back, so good luck and go get em!!

Kim - hey girl!! Why are you off to Florida? that is very very cool...wish I had a vacation coming up, but no can do! I think this year it will be camping with the b/f, no mexico after all - neither of us can afford it....so that sucks, but I am keeping my signature as Mexico Just in case!! Good for working out in your living room - I can do that now!! How cool is that??

Well, I better sign off and obsess some more about whether or not I did the right thing......gosh, I hope I can make it on my own!! Financially and otherwise.....

Belle

I´m here! In Madrid! Have found a cybercafe not 1 minute from my apartment so I will be able to come in here and check up on you guys every day (or maybe every couple of days ... would it be sad to be in here every day?). Huzzah!

There were so many posts to catch up on I couldn´t possibly reply to them all now (my hour is nearly up and I DESPERATELY have to pee!), but I wanted to say - Jen, Emma is ADORABLE, Belle - YIPPEE!!!!! on the apartment, you will have to tell us all about it, I can´t wait to have my own place, also - welcom to the newbies. Come and play with us lots!

So ... Madrid. Well, my apartment is cool, it`s in an apart-hotel so I have a studio with a bathroom and a kitchenette BUT someone comes to clean every day and they sort out my bedlinen, towels, etc. And they leave me little cakes on a plate! Obviously this is not ideal but since they´re there I will have to eat them. I thought maybe it was just a welcome thing, but they were there again this afternoon when I got in from work ... eek! It´s lovely and central, slightly dodgy area but I don´t plan to be walking around in the dark. And only 20 mins from the libraries I am working in. It will be weird being here alone for 6 weeks but once I have my routine it should fly by. Lots of work to do, plus I´m determined to work on my running - went out this morning and it´s a great way of getting to know the barrio. I plan to be able to go for half an hour straight by the time I come home. And I mean fast!

OH no, they are playing S-Club 7 on the radio. I am so proud to be British. Glad everyone is reading Bridget Jones. Believe me, life here really is like that! And Blokey tell s me there´s a new book out, a mini one, and he´s going to send it to me. Kirsty - do you know anything about it? And how were the League? I am SO jealous!!!!! If only I could have delayed coming here by 1 day ...

Oh! Wedding news! We changed the date - now it´ll be June 1st 2002, and at a different place, a hotel on the river Thames. If you want to see it, it´s called the Shillingford Bridge Hotel and it has a website but I can´t remember it ... it´s so cool. It has ducks!

Anyhoo, better go - my hour is up.

Hopefully be back tomorrow.
hugs
Lolly
xxx

Okay, I will admit this, it sounds really bad I know (and stupid, since I am trying to take care of my health), but I have NEVER had a pap smear done in my life (I was suppose to a few years ago, but my appointment was cancelled<not by me either>). It's hard to get doctor's appointments here in Quebec and I am not uhm hmmm active in a certain way but I digress, it's still not a valid excuse.

So today, I had decided to bite the bullet and get an appointment at my school's health centre, anyhoo one of my prof's was there trying to see the doctor briefly (technically our school's health services is for students only). So I am trying to get an appointment and my prof is right next to me just standing there. Luckily the receptionist could tell I didn't wan't to say anything in front of him and took me aside briefly, but I am still sure he was in ear shot... Grrrrrrrrrr... Oh well, I am still embarrassed anyway.

Lisa: Hello!!!! and welcome:)

Stacey: I hope you feel better soon.

Emily: inches are the true indicator, good luck at your next WI.

Kirsty: I am not a tiny person (I never will be), I guess I am somewhere between a british size 12-14 right now (I'm a north american 10), which isn't big by any means, but I will never be one of those delicate waif like people (I have big bones). Yet I look strong and athletic, so I am trying to focus on it. You're right, I prefer having stretch marks than being at 256 lbs (or even 243.4):).

Kay: yeah I went to a wedding a few months after starting WW and I couldn't pass up the cake either, don't worry about it, you already have a great attitude.

Suzanne: I have heard that about guys as well wanting girls with meat on their bones (though there are some guys who prefer tiny girls). Yeah I hope I can find someone who respects me no matter what. You have a brave friend:)

Tonya: Yeah I haven't been great with water either. I am so sorry about the land.

Jen: Doesn;t it feel great to finish something. Good job on the treadmill!

Becky: yeah I am starting to have to show restraint when I shop as well... I keep saying "wait until goal".

Trish: Good for you on the Self Challenge!!


Belle: That kicks @ss!!! Especially because I have heard that it is difficult to find housing in Calgary (my friend and her hubby are trying to find a house and are having a hard time).

Brenda: I hope you feel better as well. The changing of the seasons seems to make a lot of people sick.

Oh well see y'all

Ali

Belle: In montreal the insane months are either July or September, Ottawa it's more like September I guess. Another reason to get a May lease. But congrats on getting an apartment, when are you moving in?

Heya Lolly: Glad to hear from ya, I hope you have a wonderful time working/researching in Madrid, I am glad you're close to a cyber cafe! You're getting married on Canada day! That's awesome.

Bye!

Ali

Hi gals !

I had a great time at the wedding ! It was awesome...bf started asking all these questions about planning one, who does all the work, etc....I tell you, sometimes boys have no clue ! it's our 3 year anniversary this month....hmm..I think the 5 weddings that we are attending this year is giving him a hint ! hope so :-)

Welcome Freesia, Lori, Lisa, and J9 ! You'll love this group....great support for WW and other life journey's

Kim ~ congrats on staying OP....I'm so jealous of your vaca

Kirsty ~ great job on going to the gum consistently...If only I could report that....soon....you'll do fine at the dinner....drink lots of water between the courses.

Lola ~ don't let the numbers get you down....you are doing great ! Plus....what an accomplishment....you will soon be a WW leader ! I think about that too... when I'm at goal, I'd like to be a leader...now getting there is the hard part !

Ali ~ isn't a wonder what a good nights sleep can do ?

Brenda ~ you'll do fine at WI...don't let the scale discourage you...take it one meal at a time

Belle ~ Congrats ! You made the right decision....don't dwell on it ! independence is more important that saving for 5 more months....if you can do it financially....then do so....seems like you have a plan and know how much you can spend...

Trish ~ I'm with you on the weekend thing...why is that ? frustrating :-( That is a great program. There is a chapter here that I donated my old clothes to.

Becky ~ I'm the opposite was you...great with food, horrible with the exercise....

Suzanne ~ I hope everything works out. Sometimes you just have to move on....it can be hard...maybe they will patch things up in the future. Going to the meetings is a good thing...

Kay ~ I hear you on the hangover food...it was Taco Bell for me...we had a great time too.

Emily ~ I'm sure you'll see a difference in your measurements....have you tried eating more protein and less carbs ? My mom has done that and broke here plateau...she has also added a 2nd walk to her day...she actually eats more now....it helped.

Stacy ~ I came in so late today....I know how you feel...I had the worst cramps....I didn't want to come in at all...but I had a meeting...

Jen ~ congrats on making the deadline....and Emma...she is darling ! have fun in Oregon...sounds like you have mastered the multi-tasking thing...exercise and being a mommy !

Tonya ~ I guess you can say it's meant to be....it's hard, but I'm sure there is a bright side to it !

Lolly ~ glad to see you post....so jealous you are in Madrid ! congrats on setting the new data...you'll have fun....take lots of pictures !

I have to get back ( start) work....have a great day everyone !

jules

Well, I searched high and low for my measuring tape and could not find it. I will find it by tonight. I got kind of sidetracked by montel. I never watch those shows, but today they were discussing black market medical secrets of children that are deceased. It is really sad what our society is doing behind parent's backs(in regards to the medical community)

Thank you everyone for your wonderful suggestions. I will put some of those into practice and see if it can break it. Since I am doing the self challenge I did recently start adding strength training and DH and I are going to set up the weight bench we bought at Christmas time and seriously start lifting again together.

I gotta run, but I will check back in later, hopefully with tape measure in hand! :D

Emily

Afternoon All!

Belle ~ Don't second guess what your heart tells you. One of my dear friends up and moved to New York after graduation to try out her "wings" and it was a fabulous experience for her. You lean so much about yourself when you live on your own! You are a strong woman and you can do this *putting down my pom poms* :). Its hard not to worry about money, but there are ways to save here and there. I wrote up a budget and tried to see places I could cut. I know its a pain, but think of it like journaling...it makes you feel more in control and put you at ease. Good luck! Oh, IKEA and Wal Mart are good places for inexpensive furniture. Have fun!

Pop corn is my major weakness at the movies also.

Tonya {{{{Hugs}}}} I hope you find an even better plot of land.

Brenda ~ I finally take a route away from the candy dish. They are brutal!

Lola ~ I am jealous of your leadership. That is something I've been considering a lot lately. I guess I need to make lifetime first.

Lolly ~ Madrid sounds great. Do you have to speak spanish to get around there? Have a wonderful trip!

Jules ~ Boys don't have a clue about the wedding stuff. It was like pulling teeth to get my husband to do things for the wedding. 5 weddings! WOW! DH and I went to a ton and I think he figured it out after a while. Taco Bell works for me as well, but the older I get the spicyness doesn't mix with the hangover.

Anyway...
I gotta run
K

Hello All,

So I found a meeting that is supposedly just down the street from where I am nwo but it is held at a restarant. Now if that isn't ironic I don't know what is. :) Do any of you go to meetings held somewhere other than a center? I just don't want to go in there Sat. morning and ask for the Weight Wtacher meeting and then looked at like I have 3 heads.... :) Thanks!

Someone in my office is eating fries and it’s killing me! My stomach is growling loud enough for me to hear it. I was good and had yogurt with Cool Whip Free and an apple with Fat Free Caramel sauce. Sounds more like breakfast huh? I forgot the fixings for my salad and didn’t want just lettuce.

Belle: YIPPEEE!!!! It’s the most exciting thing to have your own place! I’m glad your Mom is feeling better about it. Good thing including her and telling her you need her worked :D Don’t feel guilty about moving out. You need to live your own life and go after your own dreams. You will still be there to support your mom, just in a different way. Now that you have your own apt, you might be able to hochmagandy more! *wink wink nudge nudge* Diet Dr. Pepper is really catching on here. You can find it in a lot of pop machines and even Subway! Woohoo!

Trish: I’m the same way. Good during the week and then *BOOM* The Weekend Disease strikes. At least Diet DP isn’t any points! It’s better than drinking regular and going over right? Oooohhhhh, no holiday candy counts? So that means I can eat as many Cadbury Eggs as I want!! Hehehehehehehehe.

Becky: I didn’t make it last night b/c I was playing phone tag with people. I know what would happen to me. If I left my purse in the car I would find the best deal in the world and kick myself for leaving it. If I did take my purse, I wouldn’t find very good deals and would spend money anyway. We can’t win can we?

Lisa: You are more than welcome! Congrats on your loss so far. Great job!

Suzanne: Thanks for the words of encouragement! A restaurant? That does seem strange. I would call the place before hand and find out what part of the building they meet in.

Kirsty: Isn’t it amazing how much a reply (even a short one) can lift your spirits and make you smile? Pretty powerful stuff!! Oh, maltesers??

Emily: Fights suck but the making it up is great *evil grin*

Stacey: <<<<<<< vitamin vibes >>>>>>>> I hope you feel better!

Tonya: Trish and I have tried all kinds of challenges to stay OP over the weekend and nothing seems to work. I’ve even tried exercising more too. The only real option is to lock myself in the house and be a hermit (after making sure there are no snackies to tempt me). That’s no fun though!

Lolly!!!!!! I’m so glad you found somewhere to post. Things just wouldn’t be the same here without you! It sounds beautiful. PUT DOWN THE CAKE!!!!

Ali: Aw man, don’t you hate those uncomfy situations?!?!

Kay: I would love to be able to have a route away from the candy dish! It’s right on the corner of my boss’ desk and our printer is in there. I just don’t understand why I have to have all of the food afflictions. There’s hardly anything I don’t like!!!

Sorry if I missed anyone. Only and hour and 10 minutes. This day has gone soooo slowly!!

My choice would be friends, definitley!
I would have written yesterday but my roomie went to Costa Rica(sigh!) For a week and forgot to leave me the password to get online-boy was I frustrated b/c I was going out to dinner and could have used some bolstering...I did ok-had fish and salad, but bread is my downfall! I think if there were two foods in the world that I could have, it would be fresh bread and anything chocolate!
Did well today-I actually got up and hour early and ran on the treadmill-maybe that's in fear of weighing in tomorrow-a day early! And my friends want to eat out again tonight!
Does anyone have any suggestions for staying OP when you eat out 3 times a week?

Tonyalyn...Don't worry about the McD's! We've all been there...
Lola-I hear you about the office stuff-I work in a hospital, and on many different floors during a shift-so one floor has cookies, the other brownies, etc. etc...
bye to all! Thanks for the welcome! Lori

Don't you wish that we could just lose our old habits and urges when we got thin? LIke, the first 10 lbs you no longer crave chocolate, stuff like that...SIGH!! jsut a dream, I know, but a good dream......

Very hungry right now.

Belle :D

And it's not over yet! At least two more hours 'til I go home, but I have a bunch of work still to do. I have a story due Thursday, and of course I've procrastinated and waited until the last minute. I might stay at work late tonight to try and get a draft done ... but I'm tired! I was out most of the day watching firefighters train, and I smell like smoke and my eyes are still watering!

But I've done OK eating-wise. For lunch I had a big salad. Granted, it had fried chicken strips and cheese on it :eek:, but it'll be my big meal for the day. I'm going to stay OP again, no matter what! And more exercise! I want to go to the gym, but I don't know if I'll get out in time. Why can't the gym be open 24 hours? Or at least until 10 p.m.

About my trip to Florida: Actually I'm going to visit my parents, who just moved there in November. They're in Jupiter, which is near West Palm Beach. Unfortunately, my b/f isn't going. His job wouldn't let him take a week off, even unpaid! But I have 3 weeks vacation this year, so I figure I might as well take a week and enjoy Florida. My parents and I get along really well, and my sister is there as well ... we're planning to the Keys for a few days and to some drive-through safari thing. But basically, I just want to sit by their pool and relax. I have an awful hard time destressing myself!

I know I'm not really responding to anyone, but boy, were there a lot of posts! Lolly, good to hear from you! Is that new Bridget book you're talking about? Really? I read both books as soon as they came out and I can't wait for the movie. I'm reading Helen Fielding's earlier book now, called Cause Celeb, and it's really quite good.

Belle: Congrats on the apt.! Target has decent cheap furniture and other niceties as well. And welcome, Lisa!

I was going to go back and read through the posts to respond to more folks, but I have to run.

Hi all hope everyone had a great day! I am weighing in early Wed instead of Thurs this week, so wish me luck I’m OP all week but no exercise. Scale at work says I’ve maintained but I hope to lose.
:)

Kirsty- One of the girls I work with saw the trailer but I think y’all are going to get to see it first. I wish I was here to post with y’all in the daytime. (I know I use the word “y’all” too much but I can’t find a better word and I talk like I write.) I know this is silly but I can’t ever remember that when I am posting at 9pm it’s like what 3am? there. I have a friend in Holland and when we try to call it’s always to late and she always calls while we’re still at work.

Kim- I don’t get to go to Florida ‘till May and can’t wait.

Belle- Wow I’m happy for you I wish I could move out (not enough$) I am sure you can make it on your own just have faith.

Lolly- Hi in Spain that must be so cool! I’ve never been out of the southern U.S.

Lisa- Welcome!

Tonya- I hate that about your land, there was a lot in the neighborhood I like best for sale and I could have had it but I would have really been stretching it to make the payment and by the time I could afford to build I would be old and gray.

Becky- Edge of Reason was good. It’s been awhile since I read the first but I really don’t have a favorite, I love series and things with sequels.

Hi to everyone I didn’t catch.