WW Clubs and Groups - Thursday!!!

Good Morning Everyone!! I stayed true to plan yesterday AND I walked the dog. I did go to weigh in and face the music. Up 4.4 pounds. I guess it’s better than gaining back everything I had lost since Christmas (6.6), but still frustrating. I was expecting it, so it didn’t really bother me like it normally does. I just need to make sure I get rid of it. I haven’t had time to go back through Tools For Living yet, but plan to today if work is slow. I will come back and post properly later, but I couldn't resist the chance to start the thread :spin:

OK, I can't change my sig from the edit screen, I'll change it later!

Brenda,

Hang in there.... I just saw your starting weight and current weight. WOW - what an accomplishment! You must be SO proud. So you've basically reached your half way point. Mine seems so far away. You can get back on track... sounds like you already are.

Can I ask how long it took you to lose that? I've been on the program for 15 weeks and have lost 17 1/2 pounds - but I know I can be losing more than a pound a week.

Good morning all !!! How was everyone's night last night? Mine turned out good. I ate my max points, but worked out and "earned" 5 points.

Also, I met some friends out last night and only had one glass of wine. They ordered appetizers throughout the night like nachos and mozerella sticks, and the they ordered these amazing-looking apple tarts with vanilla ice cream. I took every piece of my will power to not join in their eating frenzy. it all looked SOOO good. But When I got home I felt so great - I'm sure that feeling was ten times better than how I'd feel if I ate those things. But man, it was hard. And the thing I worry about alot is that people will notice that I'm not eating and say something... but no one seemed to notice. Which was cool.

Have a great day!

Lisa

Good Morning Brenda.....Looks like lots of people have voted on the poll but no one has posted!!! Hang in there you did very well getting rid of that Christmas gain and you will do the same with this one!!
It is funny that you mentioned the Tools For Living because when I got in from WI last night I pulled out ALL my WW books but that is the one that I gravitated to!! WIERD.... I did well last night at WI I was down 1.6 which puts me at 25.6# only .4 away from my 10% so I thought that going through everything would give me the drive to stay OP this week and FINALLY get to my first goal:smoking:
I went down hill skiing yesterday with my cousins(March Break) I haven't done that for like 13 years....I'm a little sore today:dizzy: But it felt great to be outside!
With everyone talking about running I looked into classes the other day....There is a Running Room(a store that specializes in running and equipment) that offers beginners running lessons with a Ladies only group so I think that I will sign up for the next session!!! I am feeling pretty excited about it!!

Well that's enough about me....Hope everyone has a great day...Good Luck to all that have WI tonight!!

Talk to you soon
Steph

Lisa....looks like we posted at the same time!! Hi, that is great that you had all that control last night!!! Your right about it feeling really good when you get home!!!!

Hey everyone-Brenda-I'm with Tilley-what an accomplishment-you can do it! Hope everyone's having a good day OP!!!Lori:)

Hello all. Well, that you for your words of encouragement yesterday....and Brenda, thank you for your wonderful post. You ae right. And we have said it before and I will say it again, we are going to do this! I am very happy that you went to weigh in! That is great. No wyou can put that behind you and move forward.

Well, I was very happy with myself last night. After my horrible lunch I had only veggies for dinner and I worked out hard at the gym. I have also signed up for the powerlifting class that I use to do. It will be a little frustrating to start and use small weights again, but I loved that call and know I do so much better on program and feel so much better when I am doing it.

On the Rosie note. I think she really sets herself up of failure. That is hard and I have done it to myself many times. What gets me is that she would bash a program. If I were WW public relations, I would be really mad. I think to counter-act, I would try to get Sarah to be on the program to do some damage control. On the Oprah issue with her weight, I wish she did not take such an all or nithing approach. When she is thin she is really thin and does books etc. When she goes back up, she is all hush-hush about it. I wish she would talk about beig a yo-yo girl. I mean, many of us are. I will tell you that in person she is heavyish but very fit. Not very smushy but toned. In some ways it reminded me of Emme...who I think is large but very fit. I wish I looked that good at any weight.

Well, I need to get going to a meeting and have left myself no time for individual posting. I will come back later and say hi to you all. Oh, and congrats to all the great lossers we have here.

Also, I am so gald Jen, Belle, Emily and others are taking some me time. That is so important. And Jen, I think cleaning the house is ok to do in me time. It is a good time to think and I love a clean house.

Oh, Kirsty and Lolly, on eveyone's recomendation, I have started reading Bridget Jones. Very funny...keep reading it to my hubby. He does not think it is so funny. Anyway, I have some across some things that I don't understand. I will review that tonight and I hope you all can help.

Oh, and Kirsty, my hubby is going today to that place that we all have been talking about for a possible vacation spot. I have asked him to pick-up some info on things to do, places to stay, etc. I will let you know on our e-mail.

Can you tell I am procrastinating going to my meeting. Ok, must go...I am late.

Trish
193.2/186.2/155
5'10"

HI all... I leave for my trip tomorrow. Although I have to do a full day of training on Saturday, I will be gone until Tuesday! The rest of the days are freebies!! Yah for me! I am worried about flying with Emma... babies on planes are not always good!!!

Brenda... Good for you!! :D You have the right attitude! Get back on track and don't look back!!!

Lisa... 1 pound a week is the best way to lose. They say if you are losing more than 1-2 pounds a week, that is very unhealthy. I think you are right on target!! I have been OP for about 12 weeks and have lost just under 10 pounds. I am a very slow loser!!!

Trish... YAH FOR YOU!!! :smug:

As for me, we had Pizza last night and I had a Coke (been craving one!) I worked out BEFORE I ate so I had to gain points before I used them! Then hubby and Emma went to bed at 8:00 and I was all alone with the crazy 70 pound puppy Sadie. She ate some of my crafting stuff... she is the biggest stealer and chewer. I only pray that is goes away soon! She also stole 2 of Emmas socks... I got them away from her before she mutilated them! Our house can get very crazy!!

Hope everyone has a great day!!

OK, back to reply.

Lisa: I had a friend who joined for about 6 weeks and then just quit. My best friend keeps telling me I don't need to lose any more weight. Both situations are aggravating b/c you feel like the people closest to you don't understand. I'm exactly the same way with being aware of food. I can be in my office and almost physically feel that there are doughnuts calling my name from the kitchen. I also really have to concentrate on remaining strong. Honestly, I don't think it will ever go away, but that's what part of this whole process is: Learning how to deal with the fact that we will always have major food issues is part of this whole journey. I’ve been doing WW for 2 ½ years. I lost 40 pounds my first 9 months, gained about 10 back, was up to 42.2 pounds gone the week before my wedding. I gained 9 on my honeymoon cruise, yoyoed all fall and gained a little more over X-mas. So here I am again. I just refuse to quit. I don’t care how long it takes me. I think you are on a wonderful pace for losing!

Suzanne: Thanks for the encouragement. We're all in this together right?

Kim: !!!!!!!!! A loss A loss !!!!!!!!! I’m so excited – and you were good at a restaurant!

Stacey: I can’t believe Rosie was ripping on WW! I was hungry for about a week or two right when I started. That was b/c I was used to filling up on all ‘bad’ foods and didn’t know how to eat right. Making fun of certain foods? Classy, real classy. :mad: I agree with Jen that she’s a whiner. Yeah on the loss!!

Jen: Good for you on scheduling ‘Jen Time’. I’m sure you really need it with having little Emma! Try to have some fun on your trip!

Belle: For you and Stacey: Antelope, deer and elk are some of the best meat you can eat. Not only for points, but for taste. A lot of it depends on how you take care of it. I’ve been hunting with my dad for years and it’s very important to take the right steps so you don’t get that ‘gamie’ taste you hear people talk about. I’ll just have to have everyone over for dinner and I’ll fix some for you! I have to admit I was sneaky :s: For our Halloween party last fall, my DH made deer chili. There’s one friend who despises any type of venison and she LOVED the chili! I think it’s pretty funny! :devil:

Emily: Yeah! Another elk lover!

Kay: I’ll fix you some deer tenderloin on the grill wrapped in bacon

Steph: You are doing so great! Congrats on the loss :D I know you will reach your 10% next week.

Trish: See! Signing up for that lifting class is a step in the right direction!

Gotta run!

Here is the email I got from the Rosie Editors..

Hi, Jennifer.

Thank you for taking the time to share your story with Rosie and our
editors. We greatly appreciate receiving your email, and we will keep you in
our thoughts.

We wish you and the rest of the WW20-somethings the best of luck in the
future. :)


Sincerely,

The Editors

Guess they don't want us to appear and show Rosie how it is done!!!

Brenda... my husband is a hunter also. Last we got nothing because I was PG and due during hunting season. He almost got one, but close doesn't count!! I love Venison Stew and I am Venison Stroganoff. YUMM!! Also, like Kay said.... I like venison wrapped in bacon.... double yum!!! We always get venison sausage and brats made. If we get one this year we are going to try venison hotdogs!! My hubby wants to try wild turkey hunting, but you have to get into a lottery drawing for the license because they only allow so many. He missed the lottery last year because I was PG and he forgot... the year before his name wasn't drawn.... maybe this year he will be lucky! There are a ton of Wild Turkeys on my parents land!

Great, now I am hungry!!!!

Yep, I watched Survivor last night and said a few curse words. I was just sure that Jerri was GONE!! I didn't mind Alicia at all!! Oh well,
I can't post properly until my boss leaves...which will be in a little bit.
Ih'll be bahck!

hey girls! i'm off to my black tie dinner tonight so i'm leaving work early and i'm busy trying to finish everything! no time to post. :( trish, can't wait to hear what your DH tells you about "the secret location"! ;)
love to you all, i promise to read and reply tomorrow (if my hangover isn't too bad).

k

:dizzy: I have been reading posts for about an hour! Good thing I got to work early ;)
I am feeling a bit better. I just get so annoyed though b/c I literally don't have time to be sick. Isn't that ridiculous. Yesterday I went home and rested for a few hours only to have to run back out to run a group for youth and then rush to choir. Oh well I am looking forward to Sat. I can rest during the day but I told my "Friend" ( the one I have mentioned before) I would help him watch his niece and nephew. He is really getting on my nerves lately but I don't have the energy to vent about it! I think I am just a bit crabby and that is why he is bugging me but who knows?

I will try and respond to the zillions of posts.

Belle HOw's the move going? Just curious! I hope mom is doing well with it.

Brenda- thanks for sharing your story. It is always interesting to hear how WWer's got to the weight that they are at. Congrats on going back! Don't be discouraged. Your journey is an inspiration to me.

Stacey- Weird about the rosie thing! I used to love to watch her and I still think she's funny but I am an oprah fan. I feel for both of them. I would hate for my weight to make national news evertime it changed. I get so annoyed when they freek out about oprah's wt. I agree with whomever said that she is a fit woman. I think she looks good. I mean I want to be thin, but I never want to look at woman who are oprah's size and scoff as if she looks bad or something. Ok had to vent b/c I have thin friends who will make "oprah" comments. I guess I should express these opinions to them :)
Emily- Congrats on choosing subway over McD's. I am impressed. THe funny thing is it tastes so much better to me. I just think sometimes I feel the need to sabotage my WW plan and that is the reason I choose greasy stuff. Does anyone else think that may be the case? I don't know just a thought.

Lolly- I am so thankful that I don't have Cake FAries! I hope you continue to enjoy Spain. I would love that. Also what is a satsuma?

Jen- Yahooo! Good job down 1.8 :D Also exercising before the pizza! Color me impressed. Don't stress about the trip you will get everything done. I am glad the dress looked awesome. It may make the run in with the evil one a bit worth it! Also we are supposed to get snow tomorrow too :cry: I am going to walk outside today b/c who knows when I will get another chance w/o snow shoes!

Trish- Don't sweat it on being a bit over points. You did do well as you said. Think of what you would have eaten before WW. Also, those points can be worked off. I am proud that you made it through the dinner. Being a few points over isn't the end for you. Don't be discouraged.

Kim- Congrats on the 1# We are kicking but here at 20 somethings :angel:


Stephanie- I am so jealous! I love downhill skiing. I want to go soon!!

Trish- Bridget JOnes is great! I am almost done and I just got it! I tried to read a portion of it to one of my guy friends too and I am pretty sure they just don't get it.

TAnya-So sorry about the land. Something better will turn up I am sure.

Kirsty-Congrats on still hitting the gym. Sometimes those set backs really end up setting us back but you pressed on diligently. Good job.

Lisa- Hip hop class must be great. Don't feel silly just go with it! I am sure you do fine! No Trader Joe's here unfortunately b/c that sounds great. Also Great insight yesterday and you are not a total cow. My focus on food never diminishes it just is either pos. or neg. like you said. YOu are not alone! We will be cows together :lol:
Ali- I am with ya! I want spring! I am however content to wait a bit b/c I love the spring clothing and I would love to be down a size b-4 buying anything!!

Lori- I understand the fat bridesmaid thing. My friend had me in her wedding with her 3 petite sisters and a couple of friends of mine. My dress was a 14 and the nearest to me was a size 8 everyone else had 6 or 4's. Yah it was a pain at first but I looked good! I had to get over the fat complex and realize that even if I lose all of my wt. I still have to be confident on the inside. O.k no more pep talks but give it some thought. I know you will do well and regardless you will not be the fat bridesmaid.

Kay-Congrats on the 20# mark! I cannot wait to be there! Get back in those classes so that you can dance like Brittany! :lol: I am teasing that's funny though!

I think I am done. Sorry if I missed anyone but work calls and I keep ignoring it :)
Good job on all of the WI's along with all of the losses!
Becky

Got here early this morning for a meeting...had a couple of minutes to post !

I lost a pound ! Finally....I've been in this weird plateau...I'm sure it is the exercise thing...o well.

My parents came by last night to drop off a media rack that my pops painted for us. ..... he set it up and alphabetized all our DVD's ! It was so sweet of him....it was WW3 between the b/f and I about where we should put the CD rack....my mom settled it ! Don't you love parents to meddle sometimes ! We didn't get finished with everything until midnight....needless to say I'm a little sluggish this morning...

Gotta run....I'll try and post later....have a good day everyone !

jules

Wow, you guys have been busy!

I am busy at work today, and am taking the day off tomorrow, so I don't have much time to post replies to everyone.

Congrats to those that have lost this week! And, work for next week, for those that have gained!

I have my TOM now, so I am skipping WI this week, but still trying to stay OP.

Our land deal isn't dead yet, the seller came back with an offer $50.00/acre away from ours, I think there is a possibility we can meet in the middle. We won't know til next Monday. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

I haven't been very good working out this week, but am going tonight after work. I need to get back doing it every day. Food wise, I have been eating at the top of my range, which is unusual for me, I am usually a low end eater, but have been really hungry lately. I am going to be really good this next week, and work out, and hopefully at next Sat.'s WI I will have a loss!

Tomorrow my Mom and I are going shopping and out for lunch for the day. It should be fun, my mom and I get along awesome (we work together too!)

Saturday night, DH and I are going out with friends. To dinner and to see a comedian. I am looking forward to it!

It is snowing/raining here today, but not suppose to be any accumulation (which is awesome!) I am so tired of snow!!!

Well, better get back to work, hopefully I will have a chance to post later today. :s:

Okay, now I get to have my two cents worth. I am wondering whether or not Rosie really wants to lose weight. I have been paying lipservice to weight loss since I was 10 years old (sad I know), but it only started to work when I really wanted it bad enough to realize that I had to change my attitude towards food and when I learned enough to fit all the elements together (exercise and eating). I was hungry a bit at first, but I have also learned that eating to the point of feeling stuffed isn't healthy either (which is how I used to eat). I have since learned what normal portions are. Hopefully she'll commit to it if she wants to, but I think she's not being fair by bashing the program like that, it has helped so many people and probably saved thousands of lives. I have almost conquered the first half of getting the healthy body I want, the next is to maintain it.

Actually before I was 20 I was always in a mind set that "I have to go on a diet". For the TV hosts this must be exacerbated by the fact they are constantly scrutinized for their weight (Ricki Lake, Oprah and Rosie). I wonder if the media will be doing periodical check ups on Ms. Wilson as well. It must be really hard for them.

Off my soap box. I may have a prospect:) So I am kind of happy right now :D, I'll write more if anything transpires.


Julie: Woooo hoooo on the pound down:)

Becky: I so understand, there are all the fabulous clothes and I want to buy them, but I want to see if I can fit into a size 8 by the time the weather is nice enough to wear them.

Kirsty: Have fun at the black tie! Just remember to drink a lot of water.

Stacey: Yes, I wanted Jerri off too. I just didn't understand why her tribemates just didn't stab her in the back and vote her off. Considering how happy they were when they had dinner without her. Alicia rocked (she also has a great muscular body which I definately envy) so I was sad she was kicked off. Though Colby is kind of being a d*ck as well, even if it's to Jerri.

Jen-L: At least you got a reply, did Belle ever get taht reply from Oprah?

Trish and everyone else: Yes, we will do this, it is worthwhile and it is important. I wish I wasn't so focused on food, even though I don't eat that much, it is still hard for me to walk past a baker's counter and not want to have a lot of goodies. Some people are completely unaffected. I am always aware of a goodies bowls at parties and stuff as well. I treat myself now and then and that's the only thing which keeps me on track.

Steph: you're so close, that's awesome, good Luck for next week!

Brenda: yeah I should go through my tools for living, the do help out a lot. I think I need to anchor a bit. My worry is when I get to goal is keeping the motivation to maintain.

Tilley: Knowing you have control over the food that you put in your body is a great feeling isn't it! Good for you :)

Lori: Howdy!

If I have missed anyone sorry, I hope everybody is doing well.

Take Care!

Ali

Hi Everyone :) I have been really horrible about posting but I have been lurking and trying to keep up with all the posts. I haven't been very good about eating at all and I keep saying I'm going to get back on track but it hasn't happened yet... hopefully I will recover my motivation. I'm hoping that as the weather gets nicer I'll be able to get outside more to do different activities. I'm really tired of snow! LOL Anyways... not too much is going on that is new. Just wanted to say hi to you all.

Whoopee! I'm free!! Well, kindof. The president of our department is still here. Oh well. He's kind of laid back, though. Especially since he's going skiing next week.
heehee
Ali: About Ms. Wilson, that just burns my hide!! I really don't have patience for anyone who has surgery to help them lose weight. What they end up doing is not eating a lot of food and excercising. Hmmmm why don't we do this before we shell out $25,000 for a life altering surgery.
Ok, I'm off my soapbox. Whew! That was tiring.
I'll be back...

Hallo! Someone made a Starbuck’s run this morning and I got a Caramel Machiatto. Thank goodness for Dottis web site! It was 4 points so I have to be really sensible for the rest of the day. I may just have Green beans for lunch b/c I really don’t want salad 3 days in a row (DH and I are going out for Happy Hour and I want to drink so I’m eating salad for lunch tomorrow and I had salad yesterday). I’d really like to eat dinner with DH. Hmmm, have no idea what to fix though.

Jen: I didn’t get anything for 3 years running and finally got another deer last fall. Hmmm….that really sounds good for dinner but it won’t have time to thaw if I get it out when I get home. That would be a good meal for the weekend to help me stay OP!

Stacey: I want Jerri gone too! I am so afraid she’s the one who wins!!

Becky: Thank you for the nice words! It’s good to know that my struggles and story can help someone else *hugs* I can totally sympathize with the sabotage theory!!

Jules: Congrats on the loss!!

Shalyne: Hey stranger. Good to ‘see’ you again :D

Stacey: I feel the same way you do about Surgery for weight loss. Enuf said!

Trish Dahling: How are you doing today? I need to log on to the Self Challenge and update myself for the week. How are we going to tackle this weekend? I really want to get some extra exercise and focus on staying OP. We’ve got to get this weekend situation worked out! {{{{{{{{{ motivation/determination}}}}}}}}}

Typeatchalata!!!!

I think I totally missed the Ms Wilson topic? Could someone fill me in? What kind of surgery did she have?

Just want to contrats everyone on their accomplishments! Ive been pretty good since monday (totally blew tues though), and I weigh in tomorrow so well see how it goes. Im going to the gym tonight for the first time in a looooong time.

Sorry cant write much. Im at work and pretty busy but I just wanted to check in!

Thanks!

~j9

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You guessed it ... the cake fairies are back. Noooooooooooooooo!

This is such a busy board! I love to see how many views we have - come and say hello, all you lurkers! I have been trying to catch up but this will have to be a short post as my hour is nearly up. I didn´t realise how spoiled I am having a free (and fast) internet connection at home ...

All the losers (Kim, Jen, Suzanne, everyone - YAY! YIPPEE!
Those who gained - don't be down. It happens. I'm the queen of evil gains (noone´s beaten my 7lbs in a week record yet, so I have every right to hold on to my title ;) ) and yet overall I´m still down.

I'm with everyone who said about being obsessed by food. I've found, though, that looking is often enough. Does that sound freaky? What I mean is, when I go to the supermarket, I find that if I let myself walk all over and look at everything - even the bad things - then when I decide what to buy, I make much better decisions. It´s like I have to let myself make the choice. I don't know what I'd do if I worked somewhere that puts free food out everywhere though - so many of you talk about that. I´m sure it doesn happen here. Why do they do it, does anyone know?

And as for Rosie ... do you think maybe her researchers/producers are making her do this stuff? Like, Oprah does it, Ricki did it, Rosie has to do it too. If she's happy with herself I can see how that would p*** her off.

My hour is nearly up, but let me just tell you about the lounch I invented today. I bought too many oranges and had to use them up, so I marinated little turkey pieces in a mixture of fresh OJ and honey, then stir fried them with spinach, aubergine, pepper and chick peas, then added the leftover marinade and reduced it till it was sticky. Kind of middle eastern and very very yummy and quick (apart from the marinating, obviously). Try it!

Anyway, better dash.
Hugs!
Lolly
xxx

ps: Jen - have a good trip!
pps: BEcky, satsumas are little oranges, like clementines or mandarins or tangerines. Yum!

Shalyne: Welcome back, we've missed you!

Stacey: yes, I know, I think that weight-loss surgury should be a last resort for anyone. I told my mom about Carnie Wilson and she was angry, my mother's top weight wasn't that much lower than Ms. Wilson's plus my mother is 20 years older and already has some of the obesity related illnesses. In less than a year my mother has lost 73lbs so far (most of it on WW) and still has another 60 lbs to go. It hasn't been as fast as Carnie's but it has been safer and healthier. I saw this cynical site on the web about Ms. Wilson's operation and perhaps she herself is being used by the clinic where she got it done to advertise, and sadly I agree. The winner in this isn;t even Ms. Wilson (who can never eat a proper full meal again), it's the doctor who has performed all those surgeries and is getting more and more people (some who were the same size as me) to have the surgery.

Tonya: my mom and I had a "girl's day out" a few weeks ago:) Have fun at yours.

Brenda: Dotti's site has helped me out plenty of times as well!

take Care!

Ali

J9... Ms Wilson had her stomach stapled/bypassed. She lost a ton of weight and looks good. BUT, if anyone ahs seen pictures of her in her HS/College years, she is VERY thin. So we all know that it would have been possible for her to LOSE the weight! At least that is what I think!

I get very irritated when people get their stomachs done because they don't realize what it really does to thier body! My mom has less than 1/3 of her stomach left because of deteriation due to chemotherapy. She can barely eat anything. Certain foods make her sick. She is a size 4 and can not for the life of her gain weight. If she had a choice to do it, she wouldn't have. I feel sorry for her because she is miserable. She has to get Iron shots and infusions (So does Ms Wilson!) because she cannot absord Iron or Calcium (and other vital nutrients!) She is anemic all the time and has monthly checkups. She has been like this for about 6 years. If you think stomach stapling is the magic answer to weight loss... please research it, because it isn't!!

OK, off my soap box!!! :)

Jen

Hello darlings!

Work sucks over here but ya know that's okay cause I am kissing this place goodbye in less than 2 months. Mayl 11th to be exact :)

Good with food but bf and I had a weird run in about that last night. When I got home I hadn't eaten dinner but did not feel like anything but ice cream. So he is asking me what I want and I tell him ice cream and he says "aren't you not suppose to eat that very much" well ya know I feel like I can make my own choices and the last thing I want is someone to tell me what I can and can not eat ya know....I will just rebel. So I just told him that he needs to learn to keep his opinions to himself and it was my choice and blah blah blah. His defense was that he was only saying that because I have told him I want to lose weight. (he hasn't said squat about the 10 plus I've already lost) Well, no that's not true he said my butt looks smaller. Anyways, I almost let it get to me and wondered if I would have to put up with it my whole life. But I just let go of it. But because of that I didn't eat dinner and made him get me a bannana after we were both in bed because I couldn't sleep....my stomach grumbles were keeping me up. So ha! He's so whipped!

Anyone else get that from anyone? I guess it's like a double edged sword because you want the support but then when people over step the boundaries of the support you want to shoot bullets at them :)

Well I will check in again later!
Bye

I am having a great WW day. My cravings are at a minimum. My sisters and her new baby Celia Marie are coming to visit me at work. I am so excited! The point is she called ahead and asked if I wanted them to bring me some Dairy Queen. I said no! I have a feeling they might surprise me with something sinful but I am low on pts so far so we will see. I have managed to avoid the snack counter with all of the goodies! I wanted to mention also that I had a Smart Ones lunch. It was Santa Fe style rice and beans with cheese. If anyone likes spicy food it is great! It is 5 pts.
Brenda- What is Dotti's Web Site? If it is helpful fill me in, girl! I am glad you get the "sabotage" thing. With my co workers all being therapist and with my psych. degree I sometimes feel like I tend to overanalyze things. But maybe not this time;) Good to know.

J9-Good luck at the gym. The first time back is definitely the hardest but you will feel great afterward.

Shalyne-Good to hear from ya. You will get back on track I am sure!

Ali- Good luck on the sz 8 I would be thrilled with a sz10. We will have to remind each other of this goal from time to time.

Tonya - Glad to hear there is still a chance with the land! Yeahhh!

Lolly- thanks for my fruit lesson :) I appreciate that. Sorry about the cake faries. Also, good take on the Rosie Sit. That is quite possible.

Well I think I responded to everyone elso earlier so I will check in once more before leaving work.
See ya later
Becky

Lolly: I'm glad I'm not the only one who is obsessed with food and always aware of it's presense. Wow - I wish looking at it was enoguh for me :)

Grace: thanks for the support and telling me I'm not a cow :) I totally feel like I am sometimes.

I will will get better about responding to each person, but right now, I'm still getting to know everyone and remembering the names. but I love the support here.

I had manacotti for lunch :( I had made a lunch and left it home. When I went in the caff to get a turkey sandwhich I found myself really wanting the manacotti. But I'm not totally displeased with myself. I mean, in the past I would have gotten the manacotti, with the meat sauce and a roll. But I wanted the manacotti, with non-meat sauce and no roll and ate 2 of 3 manacottis on my plate. WW says two manacotti is 12 points... but I think the portions are a bit larger than what WW calculates, so I counted it as 15 points. Now I only have 9 points for the rest of the day... but I think I can handle that.

Also, there were free cholesterol screenings at work today. I was curious so I went. I was shocked to see how good my levels were. And I know that it's because of the last 4 months. In these past four months I've maybe had fried food 3-4 times and I've been exercising. my cholesterol was only 151 and my HDL Ratio (the good cholesterol ratio) was 2.7. For the ratio anything under four is good... and she said 2.7 was excellent.

And I guess I'll share my stats.. I have never told anyone my weight... so this is a big step for me

220/202.5/115/(4'11") I can't wait to get under 200!!!

Tilley

It's raining in Virginia. Blah. I want to be home with my puppies, snuggled up on the bed and reading a good book. But no, I have to be at work. At least I finished the story I've been kvetching about all week. I was here until midnight last night, but I finished it!

Congrats to losers of the day ... Hey, Lisa, I seem to be losing at about a pound a week, too. Like someome said, that is the recommended amount. I've been going to WW since Oct., and I've lost 20 lbs. I really wish it was more, but I know I can't force it. This just seems to be what my body wants to do. Recently, I sort of hit a weird plateau that I think I finally broke free of. About a month ago, I had a 4.2 lb. loss in one week. Then I stayed the same and gained two weeks in a row. Finally this week I lost again. I figure my body just wasn't quite ready to get rid of those 4 lbs.! It was very frustrating, though.

I watched Survivor last night, much to my shame. Why on earth, if everyone complained about Jerri throughout the entire program, did they not vote her off? It makes no sense. I bet she'll win, too. Or I think that Amber girl will end up winning. She seems fairly quiet and nondescript compared to the rest of them, doesn't rock and boat and no one really talks about her.

Brenda: Don't fret! Like everyone has said, look what you've done so far! I had gained about 3 lbs over two or three weeks and was so relieved to see a pound drop this week. I was really getting worried. Sometimes, our bodies just want to do what they want to do!

Steph: Where did you go skiing? I love to ski, although I haven't been in about 3 years, since I tore my ACL playing soccer. My ski pants are a size 10 — I figure when I can wear them again I'll go skiing! :eek: I don't want to spend money on bigger pants, and with my weight up, my knee isn't too strong these days. I still have some strengthening to do so it doesn't wobble.

There seem to be a lot of venison fans on this site! I've never tried it, but I am so conflicted when it comes to eating meat. I often think I should really become a vegetarian. Sometimes, though, there's nothing like a burger or steak, and I have never been able to develop a taste for tofu! (My PETA friend would cringe) At the same time, I don't really like the sport concept of hunting. When I first moved to Virginia in 1994, I got behind a pickup truck that was hauling a dead, bloody deer and I started crying and had to pull over. Are there any vegetarians on the site? What kind of stuff do you eat? I have been trying to eat less red meat and have been pretty successful.

I think I'll post this and get a little work done. I'm going to a self-defense class tonight, which should be a blast. I've never participated in one before and I'm looking forward to kicking some butt! :devil:

hello girls!! You all seem to be doing well.....

Carnie Wilson - I read her article in People about how she ate a bite of potatoe and a peice of fish for dinner and was stuffed and I thought, well, of course she is losing weight!! I would feel ashamed to have lost that weight b/c of surgery! What she needed was a program, maybe Overeaters anon or something, I don't know, or some counselling. Her problem was likely just a psychological one, and she has not changed her eating habits, her body just won't allow her to eat without throwing up. I have heard horrorstories about that surgery. No thanks!!

Rosie - I agree with that she doesn't want to lose weight. I too have been there saying, yeah, I should lose weight, yeah, one day, oh here is a quick fix, I'll do that - that doesn't work. I think Rosie is still looking for something magic and it just aint happening for her. I think it might happen later on, but not now.

Smoking - My step monster (aka dad's wife) recently started smoking again to lose weight...how lame is that??? Now she feels bad and wants to stop again but is afraid she might gain weight again...she isn't slim right now anyway!! What a weirdo...had to share....

Becky - woo hoo!! good day for you...mine is okay, I had that steak and cheese subway someone mentioned yesterday! Moving out is going good - mom is helping me get ready and I am letting her give me "advice" and stuff, so its working out well so far. I am nervous that I will be lonely though...I really am

B/f - hey, I forgot to mention that day before yesterday b/f was cuddling me and told me how glad he is to have me, just out of the blue, it was very cute!

Suzanne - my dad is like that - thinks he is helping but really isn't....don't worry about it since only YOU know how many points you can eat and how many you have had, right? You are doing great, keep it up!

Lolly - Hey girl!! Sounds like you are having fun - your recipe sounded deliciouso!! must try it (in my new place when I am forced to cook...yuck!)

Brenda - Caramel Maccioatos are my FETISH! I have addicted my sister and b/f too!! I love em, they satisfy my "sweet" cravings as well....mmm, good!! Good for you for WI. Don't worry about your gain, you are still WAY ahead and in the scheme of life, that is nothing at all. You go girl.

Jules - woo hoo!! Now I need to do that too - WI tomorrow for me

Kim - Woo hoo to you too!!! good loss!! How was working on the roof? I am deeply jealous....

Kierie - where are ya girl???

Shalyne - welcome back, come and play more!!

Stacey - hello! I haven't watched Survivor yet....can't relate - but I think I will start to watch TV again in my new place - boredom you know....I also plan to scrapbook until I am blue in the face!!

Kirsty - you are a busy girl!!! It never fails to suprise me what you are up to. Hope you don't get too loaded tonite ;)

Jen - Nice response.....oh well! Have fun on your trip!!

Trish - hey girl!

Lori and Lisa - hello

Stephanie - hey girl!! Woo hoo, almost at your 10%! I love my keychain, and it really does remind me that I have come a long way and deserve this.

Shout out to Emily and all the others....I better get to work, 1/2 hour lunch is over in 5 minutes and mother nature is calling (toomuch water today!!)

HEY! I also forgot to tell you girls about this time I was in the bedroom on the weekend, and I was doing my hair and my b/f came in and said, wow, you have really lost weight! I said of course I have, I tell you when I am down and he said he just suddenely really saw it...it was cool to have someone comment!!!

Vball is over for the year and b/f is taking up boxing training for exercise (kick boxing I think?) on Tues and Thurs, so I am definatley going to the gym on those nights and then having dinner with my mom. I also will walk 20 min to work and 20 min home everyday in my new place......so I should get my fair share of exercise!! yay!!! I am so looking forward to this. and I can do workout videos whenever I want without my mom getting upset!! Yay!

Belle :s: I like the sneaky face.....

Hey Tilley! We're about the same height. I'm 5 feet tall exactly. When I joined WW in October, I was at 206. Gah! (to use a Bridget Jones word). It was hard for me to admit that, believe me. I figure my goal is around 130, although my leader says to wait until I get down to around there and figure out what's comfortable. I was never really thin, though. Even in high school, when I played soccer, cheerleaded and considered myself really in shape, I was around 125-128, About 6 years ago I got down to 137 and felt pretty good. So we'll see.

It's really tough being short, because I think the pounds tend to show more. Another example of how unfair life it! :(

Well, I just emailed my bf and explained the points thing to him and pointed out that I had lost 15.6 pounds since bening with him. I told him I couldn't tell much but others have pointed it out and that I know he was just trying to help but thanks but no thanks. I think he is swamped at work so I hope that note doesn't piss him off :(

Thanks for the kind words Belle :)

Later!

I am having yet another bad work day! Gotta meeting in 30 minutes... then have to finish packing my training materials... then home to pack my clothes! My dilema.... I need a heavy clear plastic to wrap Emma's car seat in so the airline doesn't mangle it too much! Of course I forgot I needed that so this is last minute! Plus hubby has to drop the dog off at my parents because they are babysitting her. So we have to pack up her "toys" and treats and food and kennel! My night is going to be a long one! And I am stil having a bad work day!

Ughhhh is all I have to say! Calgon take me away!!

But I just ate four of them! One of my co-workers has a box of them and offered them to me. I took two, since I've been doing OK on points today. Then he threw two more on my desk and I ate those too.

Ohmigod. They were so yummy. I swear I could eat a whole box of them right this minute if they were around. I'll keep drinking water instead.

Hang in there, Jen!

Jen- hmmm.....don't know what you could use for the clear plastic thing but just remember to take things one at a time. You are a strong woman and you will be able to get it all done.

Kim- yes girl scout cookies are great but awful :)

Well, a little update because I know you all were holding your breaths....ya right. Just talked to bf and he said that he had noticed that I lost weight but he didn't want to say anything because he knew it was a sore subject for me. So I guess he is a good guy :)

Have a good night everyone!

Hey everyone! I Found my tape measure!!! It's been 6+ weeks since measuring myself and I excitedly discovered that I have lost anywhere from 1/2 to 1 inch off various measuring points. :D HOORAY!!!

Jen: I say the calgon phrase to!! Have fun in Portland, I am only 1/2 hour from downtown! :) Check out the Lloyd Center if you have time. Great mall with ice skating rink in the middle of it.

Kim: UGH... I have the munchies so bad today. right now I am slurping on a diet soda to ward off excessive eating but thin mints sound sooooo good. Thank GOD I don't have any of them available! LOL.
Keep that water going!

Carnie Subject: I thought her whole story was kind of pathetic. I did'nt like the fact that she publicized it.
I felt she could have used better judgement.

Tilley: hooray for making a much wiser choice at lunch! One of my favorite mottos is progress not perfection...and you are making good progress keep it up!

Lolly: throw those cakes away!!! You are doing to good to keep eating them.

Suzanne: my husband does the same thing. Half the time I listen and the other half I don't. LOL. He just does it cause he knows how badly I want to finish losing this blasted weight.

Tonya: keep us updated on the land. We are looking to buy a home soon to. Dh is sick of dumping money into renting!

Trish: congrats on the loss!

Brenda: I'm glad to know someone else likes elk.

Belle and Stacey: Hi!

I have to run, hi to all I missed and I will chat with you all soon!

Emily

Hi everyone! I wish I could be more regular in my postings. I miss you guys! Work was CRAZY on Monday and Tuesday. The phones didn't stop ringing & the President of the institution I work for was coming to dinner so I was working on a menu for those 2 days. He is so nit picky! An epicurean snob.

I have been journaling online via e-mail w/ a group of friends daily, so that really helps with the accountabitlity.

I skimmed through today's posts. I forgot who has the Bubblegum 'shopping diva' icon ... but I LOVE IT! My sister has the Disco Diva icon for me on her buddy list. Speaking of shopping I hit NY & Co. last night and got some sweaters I absolutely refused to pay full price for a couple of months ago (they're sleeveless - perfect for the Spring & Summer) for $7.99! I was so excited ... and tights which can not be found anywhere I look for $4.00 a pair. Woo-hoo! That is one of my fav stores.

My current fashion dilemma is that I have 5 events to go to throughout this year and I need to find 2 outfits. 3 of the weddings are the same "group" of friends and I certainly am not going to buy different outfits (unless they are an unbelieveable buy). What to do, what to do! :)

I'm going to get back to work now. I am running another 5K on Saturday and I might sign up for one on 3/31. This is again a busy month for me. No rest for the weary ...

Take care,

Debbie

that I finally feel confident enough to take up Latin Dancing! I talked with Dh and he agreed so we are going to sign up to learn latin dancing (the salsa, merenge etc...) starting next month. ooh lala (was'nt quite sure how to type that, LOL) I've always wanted to learn how to dance since I was a kid, but had NO confidence, self esteem really lacking. So, I am finally confident enough and excited! Just had to share!

o.k. really gotta run!

I wanted to respond to a few posts before I head off to my aerobic class.
Suzanne I totally get the b/f thing. I told a bunch of people at work I was on WW in august and I swear that I couldn't believe the nerve people have. I would have co-workers male and female ask if Ishould be eating certainthings. This just led to me sneaking more food b/c I figured well they must think I look awful and they have taken me on as their "cause" or something:rolleyes: I quit real soon after all of the "help" b/c I was really discouraged. I think it is frustrating too b/c with WW you are allowed to eat the so called "bad" things and just count and work them in however those that are not WWer's don't get it! Regardless I can sympathize. This time I am not telling as many people although it is difficult b/c I get so excited about things that I am passionate about and believe it or not I am starting to enjoy WW and Exercise!Today anyways.:s: Unfortunately my hunger levels and ambitions change daily! Also I am so proud of you for expressing thes frustrations to your b/f that shows excellent communication skills. I am glad that you e-mailed him! Good for you :D
Tilley congrats on sharing your stats with us. It is a really hard step. I know. I don't even tell my family what I weigh. You will be so glad that your shared though b/c the best part is changing them weekly when you lose! (Which I need to do) Anyways thanks for deeming us worthy :angel:

Kim Self defense sound cool have fun! don't sweat the thin mints I don't think that they are a ton of points. I was pleasantly surprised that the pb/choc ones weren't horribly bad.

Belle- Things seem to be going well for you! I am so glad to hear it! Keep us posted!

I am a bit overzealous with the smilies but they are so fun ;)

Talk to you guys tomorrow
Becky

A co-worker of mine has a really good strategy. SHe thinks the next person to get voted off will be Nick, then Rodger and Elisabeth will join forces with Tina, Keith and Colby :love: to kick off Jerri. So, I sure hope so!!
Well, I haven't done much of anything today except talk on the phone and watch Basketball. The guys--and two girls (me included) are huddled around a little TV watching the NCAA playoffs. It's pretty cool!
I need to call the wedding photographer and touch base with him, so I'll see ya'll later.
Have a great day!

ps...One of these days I'm going to do a super post and respond to everyone like a good girl should... :angel:
TTFN!!

pps...Well good grief! While I was posting, the other posts I couldn't see came up! I didn't even get to read them! Hi everyone!
and a special welcome back to Shalyne!

ppps...Well DUH! Stacey!!! I didn't take time to notice there was a second page!! :rolleyes:

I am so bummed I just noticedd that a lot of people posted while I did and I don't have time to respond!
Well my internet at home isn't working so I will repsond tomorrow! Late for aerobics gotta go
Becky

I have just had no time today to post or read. I am going out tonight with a friend (girls night out as both of our hubbys are out of town. She is very thin and tiny and fit and wants to eat at a very bad for you place. I am still trying to work off yestarday and DO NOT want to go over points today an mess-up weigh in on Saturday so I don't know what I am going to get. AHHH< food panic. I did have a zero point lungh in prepperation (yah for me).

Brenda and anyone else, I DO NOT KNOW WHAT I AM GOING TO DO THIS WEEKEND. Sorry to yell, but i need to fix that problem but good. Ok, I will think up a new plan tonight and you all do the same. We can share tomorrow and hopefully get a great goal thing going.

Tonya, glad ot hear about the land deal maybe being able to go...keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Hello to you all and I will be back tonight to let you all know how the dinner with friend went.

Trish

Well, in 6 minutes my work day is gone and I am outta here for 5 days! I will have a lot to catch up on while I am gone!!!

Trish... You flower pic is sooo pretty! You will handle the weekend just fine. CONFIDENCE!!

I will miss you gals while I am gone! I will update you all on my trip and how Emma handled being a world (US) travellor!!

Bye Bye!