WW Clubs and Groups - Monday morning already

morning girls,
sheesh - can't believe it's monday. where did the weekend go? i met up with some friends from oxford uni at a party on sat night, hadn't seen some of them since before WW. so they were pleasantly shocked at my new figure! one of them is going to send a piccie of me and my friend kate drunk at a may morning ball. if he does i'll post it so you can see a "before" picture!
last night i went out for dinner (thai), and either i got food poisoning or i was allergic to something. it wasn't pleasant and my belly is only just recovering. can't wait till i can go back home to bed! so, how was everyone else's weekend? i was actually pretty good on points and didn't snack or booze too much. hmm, maybe that's why i wasn't well? ;)
our network is crashing lots today, so i might not get back on. :(
love to you all,
kirsty

don't worry about me, i'm just practising bold and italics and bold italics.
found another good website for avatars.
http://www.aol.americangreetings.com/tribe/iam/

Morning All,


It is a beautfiul morning and I am feeling wonderful! I had a good weekend which in many ways was a big eye opener for me. Here's my mission statement for the next 5 weeks, FINISH MY DEGREE AND GET TO GOAL!!! Don't worry about guys, don't worry about little insignificant things that will drive me nuts, just do those two things and life will be good (well it is allready but you know what I mean). These two major things I will accomplish at the same time which is really cool in my honest opinion (both have taken AGES to acheive).

Kirsty: Did the clocks go back in Britain this weekend? Anyhoo, I hope life is good for you and that your cpu network stops acting up.. I'll check on the avatars later!

Take Care and have a wonderful day!

Ali

hey ali - sadly the clocks went forward. so we lost an hour's sleep. but at least the night's are lighter now!
good luck for your missions over the next 5 weeks - you can do it! where is everyone else?!

k

Good morning everyone. Why is it that Monday rolls around so fast????

Well, I stayed up last night watching the Oscars, which I never do, and sadly enough I haven't seen any of the movies nominated for best picture. But I enjoyed seeing it anyway! I do need to go see the movie "Traffic" and "Gladiator" my brother told me they are terrific.

I must be out of the celebrity loop, but, this Russell Crowe is hot! Julia Roberts was hilarious accepting her award, I bet she is fun!

Anyway,

Kirsty ~ I can't wait to see your pics, I love seeing before/after pics of people. It shows you have accomplished so much!! :)

Ali ~ Way to keep your goals in line! It is really hard sometimes to keep the pidaly stuff out of the way! :)

I wish I could get thru all of the weekend posts, but I don't know if I can, Mondays are usually busy for me, and I never get the opportunity to log on on the weekend at home.

My DH is working nights again this week, so I am "Super Single Mom" this week. I wish it would get warmer out, then I could take the kids to the park after work. At least it is sunny out! :)

As far as eating, I did o.k. this weekend, but am hitting it hard again today and this week. I had WI on Sat morning (and hadn't been there for 3 weeks, and two weeks ago, had fallen off the wagon for a while) so I am happy to report that I stayed the same! WHoo, Hoo!!

I still have 3 pounds I need to shed, but I am taking it slowly, and hopefully those nasty extra pounds will fall off before summer.

My goals for the week are as follows:

1. Drink 80 oz. of water daily.

2. Eat low-mid range for points.

3. Journal!!!

4. Walk/weights each day this week (M-F)

Well, better get back to work, I will check in later! :D

Hi everyone. Well it's Monday already. I didn't do a lot this weekend but I still wish I had more time off. I lost 1.8 at WI on Friday but negated that all weekend. I te too much on Sautrday (mexican for lunch and party that night) and then Sunday we went out for Chinese buffet. I didn't picke bad things but still think I ate too much. I really have trouble guessing the points from it but I will try. I think it is too late to count Saturday. So today, I am back on track and will go to the gym everyday. I have got to lose this weight! I am driving myself cray and feelin very negative. I am so ready to get to goal, or even get back below 160 again. anyway, right now I want to lose 2 weeks in a row, that might help me keep going.

I did have a realxing weekend. I hope eveyrone enjoyed hers. We rented the movie Remember the Titans, about a high school football team. It is a true story about the public high school where I grew up( thought I didn't go there). Excellent movie, I definitely recommend it. I did some work around the house, volunteered at a Rummage Sale, sorting clothes and saw frends. Yesterday I was kind of lazy and went to bed at 10:30, it was great! I feel pretty rested today. I didn't feel ike staying up for the Oscars this year.

Ali - Congratulations on making some great goals. I think those are the same as mine. I wish I were as close to goal and graduating as you were but hopefully I will only be a few months behind.

Kirsty - I hope you have recovered from your food incident from yesterday. That is no fun!

I'll be back later to check in with everyone else. Have a great day!

Sarah
194,4.164.6/153WW

Hi all! I'm with all of you and can't believe it's monday already. It seems like the older I get, the faster the weekends go by. Way to go Sarah for the 1.8 loss! Don't worry about the slip on the weekends, That has happened to me a lot and if I get back on track it all works out.
Tonya~That is great that you stayed the same. It shows that you really have a handle on the program and you'll be able to maintain at your final weight.
Ali~Your goals sound excellent. I have full confidence that you'll meet them both. You have already come so far with your loss!
Kirsty~Hi there! Good job on staying OP this weekend.

My weekend was pretty good OP. I did have Taco Bell on Friday, but I was still in points. Me and DH went to my cousin's lake house and spent Saturday afternoon there. It was really cold, so we couldn't go boating, but it was still relaxing. Yesterday we met FIL in a near by town for lunch. It was at a BBQ restaurant so I was kinda nervous. I ended up getting the smoked Turkey breast plate with a dry baked potato. It was so hard to turn down the brisket and potato salad, but in the end I felt better about my choice. I also worked out on Saturday morning!

Anyway...I hope everyone has a great day. Welcome any newbies that are joining us!

Question for all: Do you lose weight even if you stay at the top of your points? Do you lose more if you stay at the lower range? I have been maxing my points every week and have still had small losses, but I'm wondering if it would come off faster if I ate at the lower of my range. Just curious...
Kay

i wouldn't advise eating at the lower end of your range of points. you may find you start maintaining/putting weight on if you don't eat enough. it's a funny old world. i think lowering your points also puts you on a slippery slope where you are in danger of not eating at all or doing silly things to lose weight. this is a lifestyle change, so what you do now is going to be pretty much how you live the rest of your life. and i'm sure you don't want to be on low points forever...
just remember, gradual weight loss is more likely to be permanent. if you want to see a faster weight loss then do more exercise, but not too much (or you'll be arthritic before you know it!).
hope that helps and didn't sound too patronising or whatever,
kirsty

Kirsty - I hope you're feeling better :)

Ali - Great mission statement. Why are guys always messing up our minds?

Tonya - it must be so awesome for you to be so close to goal. I love the way you posts your goals for the week... it's like a public affirmation and prob helps you keep them.

Sarah... congrat's on the 1.8 loss. I had an "over" weekend too. I posted about this yesterday... but I think i'm going to go into it again.

I was over by 15 POINTS on Friday. How bad does that suck? It was two dinner rolls and alcohol that did me in. So I was absolutley bummed about that. So I did double time at the gym on Saturday and went yesterday too (four times total this week). And prob not a good thing... but I ate below my min on Saturday also.

I won't get in the habbit of that - promise. I just was so bummed about Friday that I only had 20 points on Saturday (4 under my min). And I could totally tell that it wasn't enough. I was so tired I fell asleep by like 10 (I was supposed to meet friends out at 10 - whoops).

I'm still looking forward to WI today. If I lose 2 pounds this week, then I'll have reached my 10% - YEAH! But if i don't reach it this week - I know I'll reach it next week! I really can't wait!

Well, I weigh in in two hours!!!!! WIsh me luck. I sure I hope I get to 10% - I'll write back with a full report!

Tilley

Hey gals. My weekend was awful. I was in bed from when I went home Thursday until yesterday. It's just a bad cold/infection on top of seasonal allergies and there's really nothing the doctors can do. I was actually feeling normal yesterday but now that I have to be back at work I'm feeling worse again. It was beautiful last week and when I got up this morning there was about 5-6 inches of snow. I know the weather has something to do with my headache. It's killing me! I know I said I would go to WI Thursday no matter how awful I felt, but that didn't happen. I am going Wednesday and I've been pretty much OP even with being sick so I'm proud of myself. Had some weakness where the GS cookies were concerned, but I'm going to try to stay mid-range on points. I know I've probably missed a lot and I'll try to catch up but it may take me a couple of days.

"Ordinary riches can be stolen; real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you." -- Oscar Wilde

Well, another confusing b/f weekend!!!

Went home Friday and did my thing. Saturday we had plans and he ended up not sure what he wanted to do - so we went to see Miss Congeniality adn then went and rented some video games and hung out at home. Sunday we got up at 9 and left the house by 9:45 and he was freaking out b/c we take too long to get out of the house on the weekend....(?)

So we went to the garden centre to get some pots and were going to go rollerblading after.....which I was looking really forward to. got home, and the ex called. She talked to him about work and then he said, well, Belle is making me lunch gotta go and she talked for a bit and he said "no, I can't open your emails, but sometimes when Belle sends me attachements I can't open them either". And then they hung up. I didn't mention it, I thought that was semi successful of me. And then he said how Sunday night he thought I could go home cuz he had to apply for a job in Halifax. Well, I am so PMSING and I started to cry - the ex lives in Halifax, as you may recall. So he said, it had nothing to do with her and just sort of left me there crying. And then a bit later he asked if I wanted to go rollerblading or something else and I said I was going home and packing and he said, no, he really wanted to see me. So he suggested going to Ikea to get some things for my place.

Then he proceeded to tell me that he only wants to see me 1-2x/week and weekends so our relationship can be better b/c he gets too grumpy when we are together too often.

Of course, I was holding back the tears, and then he turned into this weird sucky kissy thing, and asked me what I wanted to share about the relationship and I told him. I told him I thought he didn't want to hold my hand inpublic, that he never knows what he wants with me, stay - no go - no stay, that he makes me feel bad about myself and rarely says anything GOOD about the relationship and us and that he should make up his mind how often he wants to see me, and when I say, no I should go and give you room, then he should LET me do that. He was quiet, didn't say much, just more hugs.

In Ikea, he held my hand.

And after, we watched the Oscars for a bit and at 7 I got up to go and he said, lets watch the Princess Bride. And I said, no, you want to apply for that job, its getting late. ANd he said, I just want to watch this with you. So he made me some (light) hot chocolate and cuddled me on the couch and you know at the end when they say there are 5 top kisses in the world and this kiss surpassed them all?

Well, that is when he kissed me - this wonderful, long, meaningful kiss, he held my hand hand and was clearly trying to make it special. and then he told me he didn't mean to hurt my feelings, that he loved being withme and loved my sense of humour and that I was a pretty girl. and he walked me to my car.

Anyway, I don't know what to make of any of it except he obviously did need to hear where I was coming from I guess.

I have some serious packing to do this week (YUCK!!!!!)

I thought Julia Roberts looked awesome last night......and I saw that Javier guy - what a cutie!!!

Well, I gotta mosey, I will respond later and sorry for the LONG email.....

Belle

Well, I stayed the same again at weigh in. That made me so mad as I have been so on program that last few weeks and I have not lost anything. However, I know I am retaining water so that is the issue. It is just a momentary mad.

You all will have to forgive me. I have been in such a funk lately with this entire "trying to get pregnant" agian thing. I am sorry if this is TMI, but my TOM is all messed-up. That is making me really mad because I feel like if I am not on a normal cycle, I will never know when I am ovulating etc. Anyway, it just makes me cry and cry. My hubby thinks I am nuts. He is right to say that between 4 years on the pill, then the pregnanc, then all that happened the last few months it will take a while to even out. Well, that is fine and good but I want to get pregnant again soon. Anyway, I know this is TMI, but I really needed to get it out. I am going to the DR today. He wanted to look at the fibrods on my uterous to see how big they are when I am not pregnant. They were just borderline when I was. I am not sure what all this means. I guess he will tell me more today.

I am sorry girls, but I just want to sit down and cry. Why does this all have to be so hard. AHHH! And to top it all off, I just know the Dr is going to say something about the 20# I gained since December.

Anyway, I am so sorry I keep dumping all this heavy stuff on all of you. I just don't know who to talk to about it all. My hubby is so sick of it all. He says he just wants his wife back. I know he is right, but I feel so broken right now as a woman. It is like everything I am is tied-up in all of this. What makes me so angry is that I have no way to control this nor is there some action that I can just take and be done with it.

Well, anyway, I guess that is enough about sad old me. Good job to people for acheiving their goals this weekend.

Belle: I think it is great that you were able to tell BF what you have been feeling. I also think it is nice that your BF wanted to communicate like that. That is a rare thing.

Brenda: I hope you feel better soon.

Kirsty: I hope you feel better too.

Tilley: Don't worry about the points over. Getting back on track is the best way to go.

Kay: I also think that you should eat the most food you can while still losing weight. Some I know can eat over their points and do this (to be that lucky). I think it has a lot to do with how active a person is, motabolisum, age, and BMI etc. Anyway, I think it is different for all and you need to see what works best for you. I would rather lose slowly and keep it off than drop a bunch fast but never be able to eat again to keep it off.

Sarah: Congrats on the 1.8 gone!

Tonya: I was up late with the Oscars, too. I was happy that hubby and I won our Oscar pick game. I also had not seen many of the movies however. We never seem to get many of the good movies here and I just have to watch them on DVD.

Ali: I think you are so right to work on those two things and de-stress your life. The rest will come. I should take my own advice.

Ok, see you all soon.
Trish
193.2/187/145
5'10"

An aside (sorry I couldn't control myself)

BRENDA!!! OMG!

I love the Avs! I went to Boston University and Chris Drury was a god there. Best player to come through Boston University. I lived in his dorm junoir year and once watched a movie in his room. So ever since he graduated I've been a HUGE Avs Fan.

Joe Sakic is my favorite non-BU-grad hockey player ever. He's the best - no arguement. He does everything with ease and class.

I went to the Bruins/Avs game Saturday, and I'm telling you I got all choked up over Bourque's return. it was so emotional. With about a minute left the whole crowd started chanting "Ray, Ray, Ray."

They so need to win the cup.

I'm sorry you're feeling bad.

Sorry girls about the non-related post... I just couldn't control myself.


Belle... this guy has no idea what he's got in front of him. But I think he may be starting to realize it. Good for you for telling him how you felt. Maybe he realized that he could lose you. It sounds like he's coming around. Guys don't always know what's going on... once we clue them in, they seem to come around. GOOD LUCK!


Lisa

trish, we must have posted at the same time.

It's not TMI - that's what we're here for. I'm praying for you. It will happen. Just hang in there!

Tilley

Whoa, whoa (completing song)
I am so ready to go home and organize my life. Forget about work!!
Things are really busy here and I feel like I've been ignoring everyone here! I'm super duper sorry and really don't mean to! I need for my supervisors to go on vacation so all I have time for is posting! Hee hee
This weekend was uneventful except we took an impromptu road trip to Tulsa and bought lots of new clothes at Kohl's! I don't care what the scale says tomorrow at WI b/c I was totally happy with how the clothes fit!
Trish: I'm praying for you and your husband!
Brenda: I know where you're coming from! My allergies were so awful last week and the weather was beautiful!
We had temps in the 30's and lower 40's all weekend long! We even had snow flurries this morning. Nothing big, though.
Kirsty: I just love Bridget Jones!! I'm on the second one, now. I think it would be a blast to live in London!
Well, got to go now and get back to work, smoke break is almost over.
Hello to everyone I missed and have a wonderful day!

Kirsty: yeah, I thought so, our clocks go forwrad this weekend I think... Grr, because I have a busy weekend planned out. Oh well, I like that the days are getting longer though.

Tonya: Undoubtedly these next 5 weeks are going to be some of the most stressful in my life (for now anyway, I am moving, starting the pill <I am very irregular TMI I know>, graduating, hopefully getting to goal, looking for a job) so the last thing that I need to do is to sabatoge it by taking on too much or worrying about needless things.

Trish: *hugs*, I am sorry about all that is happening. I hope everything goes well at the Doctor, take care okay.

Lisa: I was in a theatre group when I was younger with ray Bourque's niece. It was funny, we went on tour during the playoffs, and right then the Montreal Canadians were playing the Bruins (this was way back in '91 when the Canadians didn't suck), so we all had to be very good about not bashing the Bruins too much around her (we were all from Montreal). That's one cool thing about living in Montreal, you tend to meet a ton of people related to Hockey players (my brotehr's good friend is the nephew of a guy on the LA Kings or was at least).

Belle: that sounded so sweet what he did in the end. Guys are confusing though, maybe the mars/venus thing is true.

Sarah: That's great though, I am learning to make goals in other areas of my life and I have found that it helps overall. It will be fab when you get to goal:) 1.8lbs down is fabbo!!

Kay: yeah I am finally learning how to order baked potatoes and stuff instead of fries. This weekend though I am getting my french fries fix. We went to a kick@ss pub a few weeks ago, and I am thinking about going back there. the Food was amazing!!

Brenda: I hope you feel better.


See you all later:)

Ali

IM on my way to class but i had to pop in
Trish its not TMI its life and say wahtever you want happy sad or whatever we are herer for ya
Stacy I LOVED bridget jones i ahve to find the other book
Ali good job on the goals
Kirsty where did you find the bubbles avatar? i want a buttercup
belle if he wants to put constrictions on your relationship like seeing eachother twice a week make sure you are busy when he calls any extra times
Quick qestion is eating midrange going between 0 points and your highest or the 2 #s in the journal?

Hi Everyone, I am posting at work(MORE screw ups with my internet at home!!!) so this will be quick....

The move went well, not to many casualties(1 lamp and some wheels on a dresser) I hauled so many boxes, i hope that it shows at WI this week!!! I am getting very excited I am leaving for Vancouver on Wednesday and won't be back until the following Thursday, so I hope that everyone has a great 2 weeks:D

Trish, I know that everyone here is thinking about you, this will sound so cliche but things always happen when you stop trying and least expect it, this is not supposed to sound snarky, but maybe if you let some of the pressure you are putting on yourself go it will be easier:)

Belle, WOW, maybe you laying things out for him opened his eyes, I hope that things keep on the right track for you!!!

KO, midrange is the number between your 2#'s!!!

To everyone who watched the Oscars....did ya see Bijork's(sp) dress....truly the worst outfit I have ever seen!!!!! And as far as Russell Crowe goes, he sat there looking like he was pizzed off that he had to be there????

Brenda, Get better soon...I am with you on the allergies, some days I feel like my head is going to explode!!!

Tilley, way to go for getting back on track yesterday!!!

Sarah, congrats on the loss

Lolly, I can see why there is much hype for Javier in Spain what a hottie.....I know that you wanted a description of the new apartments so I will try and put it up tomorrow!!!

Well, I have already spent too much time in here gotta go, to everyone that I missed SORRY, but it doesn't mean that I forgot you!!! Have a great week

Steph

Hello Ladies!!!!!

Well even though it is Monday I am in pretty good spirits :)

First, they announced on Friday my departure from work....oh did I tell you I got my acceptance letter from grad school :D I was in such a good mood this weekend bf was getting irritated! :D

We went out for chinese food Friday night and bf told me that he think our relationship has shifted into a new level of comfort. He said he finds himself "enjoying my company more and feels more in love with me that ever." Well, my heart was definately touched. We've been officially living together for 2 weeks now. However, he did say he think that I don't cuddle with him as much. I don't think that is the case though. I think he feels that because I have been so exhausted coming home at 9pm every night so I usually go right to bed. I think it's more that we haven't seen each other much or spent quality time together. Not much hochmagandy either :(

So anyways, Belle~ Wise people tell me it takes a lot of hard work to have a good relationship. Sounds like you and your bf are doing your fair share :) That's awesome that he was so sweet :D

Kirsty~ yes I find myself losing weight when I am not starving....you are compltetly right!

Ali~ you are so smart with your studies! Look at all you have accomplished....that is so awesom!

Trish~ not too sound too religious or anything but I believe God will give you a baby when he knows it is the right time. Good luck.

Brenda~ hope you feel better!

Okay so grand finale.......I lost 1.5!!! Yippee!!!!

Have a super Monday :)
Later!

Well I wrote down everything I ate over the weekend as best I could rememeber it. I was over by 28 points on Sat and 15 on Sun. I am very annoyed at myself. I know that doesn't help but it still makes me mad that I want to lose so badly and still do the things I do.

Tonya - You are doing great. Congrats on maintaining. You are an amazing mom.

Trish - It was not TMI at all. I am very sorry that this is happening to you. I think about fertitlity problems a lot becasue we are going to start trying soon and I am going off the pill in 2 months. I have been on it for 10 years so I don't know what to except when I go off. I hope that the doctor will be able to help and to explain some things for you.

Steph - I am glad the move went well. I am sure it was good exercise. Have a good trip!

Stacey - I wish I didn't have to work at all. It really gets in the way of the rest of my life!

Belle - I think that overall the bf situation went ok this weeekned. I am really glad that you told him how you feel. good for you. Just keep letting him know what you are feeling and when he makes you feel bad, you don't have to take it.

Brenda- I am so sorry that you are sick. I hopet hat all of the rest helped lots. Feel better soon.

Tilley - I wish I had only done 1 day of dammage this weekend. I am sure that you will even out from the 15 points. Good luck at WI.

Kay - A lot of people say to eat at the top of the range. I try to mix it up. Sounds like you did pretty well eating out, way to go!

Well it's almost time for lunch. I brought at No Pudge Brownie (2pts) carrots, orange and Smart Ones Santa Fe Rice & Beans. I am getting pretty hungry!!!! See you later.

Sarah
194.4/164.6/153WW

Well, I just weighed in and I was down 1/2 pound.

I'm okay with that I suppose. I did go WAY over on Friday, so maybe I should be thankful. But I was hoping for more.

But hey - it's a half pound less than I was last week, and down is down. But it will get me motivated to get to 10% next week. Only 1 1/2 to go before my 10% :)

Sarah... you know what. At least we wrote everything down and estimated the damage done. i think that says a lot. Usually if I go over like that I don't even bother figuring out the points. But we did, and we know what happened and it's a new week!


ILGBG - good for you! -1.5 is so awesome! Plus it sounds like you have a very loving boyfriend. Does he have a brother :) just kidding.

Ali - cool. Montreal is awesome. A friend and I went there for New Years and I had the best New Years of my life. Plus I love hockey... so Montreal is my kind of city :)

Steph - I bet you worked up a sweat moving. That's great.

KO - mid range is between the 2 numbers listed in the journals. If your range is 22-27, then mid-range would be about 24-25.

Okay girls... well, lunch time.

Lisa

OOPS

Hey all... back from my second trip. And glad to be. I am totally exausted and need a break. Wish I didn't have to work today!!!

Emma is doing much better. She kicked the vomitting and diarreha.... just has a cough left. And through it all she still smiled and giggled!!! What a trooper!!

There are so many posts to catch up on.... sorry if I miss something!

Congrats to all the losses this past week! I ate horribly while one the road.... I always do! But I am back on track today and don't WI until Saturday! I missed last weeks WI... shewwww

Kay... I eat at my high end.... only because I am hungry otherwise. If I am having a hard time losing, I will shift between 2 high days and a low day and that works. Otherwise, I eat my points!!

Brenda... GET BETTER SOON!

Belle... I would be miffed if my bf gave me the cold shoulder while out with friends... HEY, that did happen to me... and I dumped his butt. He kept playing those games with me and I finally wised up and am really happy now. Go by your gut feeling. Guys are notorious for playing games.... especially when they want their cake and eat it too. My honest opinion and this is purely an opinion from what you have shared.... he likes having a girlfriend to hochmagandy and all those wonderful things that girls can do for a man.... yet he is afraid to give his all for you. It is comfort for him... but shrugging you in public is a definate no no. Holding your hand at IKEA doesn't count.... that was an after the fact gesture. Whenever hubby and I get in a fight, he immediately tries to make good on all the things he did wrong... but what I want comes from the heart and it can't be prompted by my emotions... Sorry this was long, but I wanted to give my opinion!!

Trish... All my well wishes and thoughts are with you. I agree 100% with what Suzanne said.... God is with you and will bless you with a child when you are ready. He will never give you more than you can handle... and I know you can get over this. You are a wonderful person that deserves all the best!!!!

Well, I better get back to work! YUCK! Talk to you later!

Well I think I am officially out of my eating junk mode! I don't know if all of you recall but TOM was here last wk and I ate horribly on Wed. and Thurs. I was really really down about it. Fri. I did good though and the weekend I did pretty well. I was a bit over pts. yesterday but I don't sweat it b/c I still ate pretty good and my exercise makes up for it (usually :s:) I am going to WI later in the wk this wk. I usually weight in on Wed. but I have decided that I really don't like that b/c it breaks up my wk and it just seems weird. I may try and go on Thurs or fri this wk. I am not sure. Anyways It sound like everyone had good weekends.
Tilley-YOu are right down is down and your 10% is so close :D I cannot wait till I get close to my 10% Does anyone know if that goes from your original start wt. or what b/c my second start weight was a bit diff. although only by 2 pds so it doesn't make that big of a diff.
Steph-Glad move went well! Everyone seems to be moving lately :)
Suzanne-Your b/f sounds so sweet. Great job being down 1.5!
Belle- UHH men. I don't have any advice but he seems pretty wishy washy! I don't know your history but I dont get the whole 1/2 times a wk thing. I mean that isn't possible if the relation. progresses into marriage, he can't say well go away for a while. I hope I am not being too opinionated or harsh. But that was my initial impression. Sorry. It was nice that he was kind at the end of the night though. I just want you to have someone who appreciates you. By the way I think "pacey" on Dawson's creek is adorable. I think it's his chubby cheeks. Well I hope that things work out like you want them too and again I hope that I wasn't harsh.
Kay-I am usually at the high end of my pts or over lately and I am still losing but I think it is b/c I am just starting back. I am not sure what the best is. I would just hate to eat at the low end and realize that I have to continue to do that in order to lose. I am such an eater. I want as much food as possible while losing weight ;)
Brenda-Feel better! I love your Oscas Wilde quote. it is beautiful. Also good job being OP when I am sick I tend to lay around and eat so that is impressive.
Trish-Definitely not TMI I agree with everyone and you are in my prayers. I have a friend who had 2 miscarriages and finally adopted and then got preg :D They are really happy about it though. It is so funny how things work out sometimes. I am so happy for her and it will happen for you too!
Stacey I always feel that way about work too. Sometimes it gets in the ways of my life :) I always sit at work and think of all of the things that I could be accomplishing and organizing at home.
Ali-Great goals and I think it is a great idea to redirect your focus! BUT I would like to know about this weekend. Sorry!?!
Kirsty-I would love to see your before and after pics. Bring em on! Also I still am struggling iwth the avatar thing. I am just SO indecisive but thanks for all of the web sites.
Tonya-I missed the Oscars. Which won best picture?
Also good luck this wk. being supermom!
Sarah-1.8 Good job! Don't be down on yourself. I had 3 bad days last wk. I was so lethargic. Ididn't care but it was temporary and hey you lost 1.8. I also noticed that you have come such a long way. We started at almost the same wt. and I would love to be where you are at and I will be (I am trying to excude confidence ;)) Keep workng at it your goal will come!
Well girls I think I responded to everyone! If not sorry I will catch ya later!
Becky

Hi again all! Thanks for the well wishes. The strange thing is, as bad as I feel, I feel the need for exercise. Probably b/c I was such a lazy butt all weekend. Still not up to it though, I would probably kill myself.

Lisa: The abbreviations very puzzling at first. Thanks for getting me rolling at Wisconsin and losing weight! I needed a good laugh today. Did you have a blast at the game this weekend? I think it is so cool that you guys chanted for Ray Bourque. He’s such a great guy and an incredible player. !!!!!!!!! So did you actually kind of know Chris Drury?? !!!!!!!! He’s another one of my fave players! (not to mention an absolutely delicious specimen of man) We went to one game this year (it’s soooo expensive). I lovelovelovelove hockey and my Av’s. I’ve been so busy with PL this year that I’ve hardly seen a game. I’m going through hockey withdrawls. You are now officially my hockey bud on the board!

Did I tell you guys I got a signed pic of Peter Forsberg? I didn’t get to meet him (yet). I have some connections so cross your fingers for me :D

Jules! Don’t let the gain get you down!

Belle: A toast to all us Pisceans!! (sp?)

Kierie: How’s Ben? Grrrooowwwlllllll :devil:

Trish: Please stop apologizing for talking about everything here Trish! You know we are all here for you. I can’t imagine dealing with what you are going through. Find something positive right now and focus on it. I’m much of a believer in therapy, but I know it’s helped tons of people and maybe it would be the right thing for you. Ask your doctor. Maybe it would help you find ways of dealing with all of this. *hugs* My thoughts are with you.

I did read all of the posts. Sorry for not replying to all, but my brain is now on overload. I suppose I should get some work done now. Still feeling under the weather (both literally and figurtively). Yummm, can eat my ravioli with spaghetti sauce soon!

Lufya :love:

Today is slow at work...I got everything done last week, so now I can relax a bit. The CEO finally approved my vacation (not that I was depending on that anyway). Apparently all of the other upper management stood up for me and told him that he was being unfair. He told them that they we're right and I should be able to go. He also told one of the managers to tell me he was sorry for messing with me. I probably would have wanted him to apologize himself (its a really small company), but I know what a winnie he can be.

I don't feel so bad now for always maxing out my points. When I was in a higher points bracked I could always bank points, but now I rarely do. I'm trying to add more exercise to be able to eat more.

Trish ~ {{{Hugs}}}. Don't ever feel like you can't vent here. We are all in various stages of our lives, but we can all benefit from one another's experiences. DH and I aren't ttc yet, but we will sometime in the near future. Thats why we're both quitting smoking to be healthy. I hope all of your baby wishes come true. Who knows, I may be asking you for advice soon. This may be TMI, but have you read "Taking Charge of your Fertility"? I'm reading it now just so I can understand my body better. It is very informative and I have enjoyed the additional knowledge. It gives detailed information about cycles and such for those ttc and also for those trying to prevent naturally (like me). I hope I didn't get too personal. If so, just disregard. Best of luck to you and yours!

Tilley ~ A loss is a loss is a loss! Way to go.

Belle ~ I hope all of your bf issues work out. One thing to remember is to ask yourself if you are getting what YOU want out of the relationship. If you are not, then eveluate the situation. Always go for what you want and you will get it. Never settle for anything. Hope this helps...

I've got to get back...
Kay

Hey everyone! I've been reading all of the posts and trying to keep up! Congrats to all of those that are down...even though i had an 'off' weekend I think I am making up for it and hope to be down myself at WI later this week...

Belle-I hear you about the BF thing-my ex was like that...sometimes people just need their space though and that can be ok....sounds like he really did hear what you were saying which is good...

Trish-Definitely not TMI...that's what we're here for...and remember...it can take healthy people up to a year to concieve-and that's without adding in all of the other factors like the pill and previous pregnancies...

Tilley-I read your first posts at the same time as your WI post-I was rooting for you-congratulations!!!

Well, i'm at work all night tonight-trying not to snack too much-I had two chocolates but am counting them!:)
Only ate yogurt for breakfast....gotta remember to drink water today!More tomorrow-Lori

Grace, I'm glad you're out of your rut.. I knew it wouldn't be long... good for you.

Brenda! So cool. I still don't know what all the abbr. mean. What's PL and DH? I'm bad at this. I didn't really KNOW Chris.. but my friend Ashley was an athlete at BU and she actually went out with him a few times Freshman year and they stayed friends after that. I've been out in groups with him, and like I said, watched a movie and drank in his room junoir year. He was always really nice. Some of the BU players could get big heads and it showed.. but even though he was the best player BU's ever seen... he was also one of the most down to earth. Senoir year he was on the booze cruise with us (he was my year at BU) and bought us a round of drinks... those are my only claims to fame with him. But I also knew his roommate's girlfriend. Nice guy. We see him out during the summer sometimes. He still hangs with his old teammates. His parents still go to a lot of the big BU games. Great people. I took pictures at the game Saturday... once I get them developed I can give you the link (i'll put them on my website or on webshots.com). We went last year too, and I put my pics from last year online....

http://community.webshots.com/album/4199915EsTNEvgOjQ

GO AVS!

Don't worry - I promise not to talk hockey anymore.. I just love it and am glad Brenda does too.

No more hockey talk... sorry.

Lisa

Argh!!!! I'm having a chocolate attack! I hate TOM
I absolutely love the Bridget Jones' Edge of Reason! I can't put it down! I think it's better than the first one!
Welp, gotta go. Boss is on the return!
Outtie here! GRRRRR I need chocolate! Me PMS Monster!

Hello All, I am giving yas a quick hello before I have my workout for the day. I am weight training today too... Weight training can be counted as moderate if you're using heavier weights right?

Lisa: You've been to Montreal? That's cool, I love Montreal (though I am permanently leaving it in 5 weeks, I only live there part-time as it is), so that's awesome. Feel free to talk about Hockey though okay:)

Stacey: yeah, PMS monster is working on me too... grrrr.. I keep craving all these foods, but not chocolate to be honest with you.

Lori: Good Luck at work this evening and good for you on fitting chocolate into your points!

BTW CONGRATS on all of your losses!!!!

Kay: That's great that your vacation has been approved:)

Brenda: I understand the exercise itch. I was sick for a week in January and couldn't do any at all and all I wanted to do was exercise. I think once you start and make it a habit it becomes sooooo addictive.

Becky: Honestly there isn't too much to tell. He's kinda acting aloof and is going away this weekend. Basically I talked it over with my best guy friend (who is the world's bluntest and honest guy and is great for this kind of advice) and told me not to jump to any conclusions, but not to waste my time on a guy who just doesn't seem interested anymore. He's right, there are plenty of guys out there and I have a lot to offer, so I'll take that as a learning experience and move on (sorry I have to consult my inner b*tch sometime;) ).

Jen: I am glad Emma is doing much better!

Suzanne: Congrats on grad school! That is awesome:)

Take Care!

Ali

HEY EVERYONE.... How is the SELF CHALLENGE Going?? Not many people posting about that anymore. I had a little setback and kind of missed a couple goals while I was gone, but I am still doing it! Anyone else not giving up yet?? I have to go online and log in my progress so far!!!

Let me know if I am not alone!!

Lisa: DH - Darling Husband, Da*n Husband (or any other meaning depending on the day); DD -- darling daughter, DS -- darling son, PL -- PartyLite (I sell candles), WI - Wisconsin :s:

Everyone else, forgive me:

You must NOT stop talking hockey with me! :devil: That's so cool that Drury is an 'aqaintance' Most hockey players are such cool guys. When the Av's won the cup nobody would go downtown for the parade & rally with me (either working or not big hockey fans) so I went by myself. I wouldn't have missed it for the world. I was able to get Mike Ricchi's sig right before he got traded to the Sharks and Adam Deadmarsh the same night. I can't believe Deader is gone :( I feel physical pain when my guys are traded. (listen to me -- 'my' guys. Am I a freak or what?) It makes it hard to dislike certain teams when some of our old players are on it. I really liked Eric Lecroix when he was here. Kamensky, Ozo......I digress. Sorry all. It's bad when I get going.

OK, posted too long and am actually online. Might get butt kicked, must go. Tata ;)

I'm sorry to say I'm a dissapointment to all that started the Self Challenge. I totally quit. Uh, I got sick, yeah yeah, that's it.......Can you start over? Hmmm...should go check that out.

Really bye now!

"Make yourself necessary to sombody." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

BRENDA.... I would track what you have so far and count it as a lapse. KEEP GOING WITH IT! No one is perfect. If you really want to keep trying the challenge, then by all means do it! I am. Last week I was really bad while I was travelling, but I am not giving up!!

OHHHHH OHHHH OHHHHHH

I forgot and just noticed as I saw my signature.... I am reallllllly close to my first NEW 10 pounds. I skipped WI last week because I was gone and I HOPE AND PRAY I make it this week! I know I went up a pound or 2 while I was gone. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me be so one track that I lose the eeeensy weeensy little bit to get my star! I so neeeeed this!

I am so bored at work today, you have no idea - I have lots to do, but I just am NOT motivated!! And my computer keeps bumping me out of netscape so I am printing this thread off and will respond either tonite or tomorrow....

BYE!!!

Belle

I am bored at work too...Brenda-thanks for those abbreviations...I didn't want to ask-so would 'DB' be dahling boyfriend/d*mn boyfriend?;)
Jen-Good luck with the 10lbs mark-I know it is taking me a lot longer this second time around than it did the first time around....I'm not being as strict I guess...but I did manage to work in the chocolate-now I'm trying to stay away the rest of the night!!!

Anyone have any suggestions for good 0-1 point snacks besides popcorn??? (And fruit) I've been munching on a lot of carrots lately and have added hummous but I am always looking for something new!
Bye-lori

Hi Everyone :) Well I'm still sick...and getting really tired of being sick! Tho...I had a wonderful weekend and it did not include much rest and such to get better, so I spose I shouldn't complain. I actually don't feel that awful but my voice is almost completely gone...very annoying! I'm hoping by tomorrow it will be all better... Anyways...gosh it was busy in here today... hard for me to keep up! Well, just wanted to say hi. Hope you all have a great evening.

I am so tired today what is the deal? I guess it's a Monday thing. I am going to aerobics in a bit so that should lift my spirits. I think I am suddenly so exhausted b/c I fell of the wagon and had not one not two but 2 and a 1/2 Reeses Sticks. UHHHH I am not sure why I did this. Looking back I think I was just bored. I am so embarrassed that I am admitting my addiction to the snack counter. Anyways I think you tend to crash hard after all of that sugar and unneccesary fat. Oh well I will just start over right now. That is one of the differences this time is that before without all of your support I would have completely quit but there is no way I would do that now b/c 3fat chicks would always be in the back of my mind. Don't you guys feel special :) Seriously though these are the goals that I am going to set and you guys can help me keep them.
1. I will be OP the rest of the wk.
2. I will drink my water.
3. I will get my fruits and veggies in (I never do this)
4. continue my work outs (this is the one thing I usually do)

O.k. Tonya How was that ;)
I don't know if I mentioned this but I did have a 2pd loss even though I didn't get to officially WI this wk due to the mtg being cancelled. So I really am doing well I am just far from being on program. I guess any changed compared to before have helped. What I would like to do though is have a wk where I am OP and exercising. That would be crazy :dizzy:
Oh I also was wondering if you messed up on the nutrition part of the self challenge does that discount you or what? I am a bit confused as to what we are doing with our logs etc. I have done the exercise part every wk. Some one enlighten me if you please :)
Becky