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Morning girls!
Remember how I was going to WI today? Well, I can't. booh. Work is going to be frantic all day with deadlines that overlap with any possible WW meetings. Will have to wait till next week (and then TOM is due - doh!). Still, it means I'll behave over the weekend (which isn't going to be easy points wise cos my Mum and Sis are visiting, but i haven't seen them since New Year so that'll be good).

Ali - weather in London has been a bit odd lately. Quite warm and sunny and then suddenly rain. And then all nice again. Usually raining whenever I am not at work and sunshine when i am! C'est la vie!

Shalyne - throw out all your clothes that are too big for you. You'll never wear them again. Apparently if you hesistate about throwing something out, you should do it. Anything you haven't worn for 2 years, bin it! (Unless that is cos you bought something nice when you were a smaller size and you're hoping to wear it again).

Welcome back Becky - hopefully when you weigh in on WW scales you'll find out the truth. And if it is a gain, get tracking those points again!!

Kay - good job on the not smoking.

Lolly - how long have you been over there now? I'm sure you'll be at your 2nd 10%.

It will certainly be interesting to see Gwynnie in a fat suit, but I think she should be made to put on the weight and do it for real! She'll never understand how it feels when she can just unzip it and go back to skinny.

Right, better get on with me work. Looking forward to reading all your posts and a big hello to all those I didn't have time to respond to!

Kirsty

Morning All,


This is a quick note to everyone, I'll write something more in depth later. I have been up officially for 24 hours now, I love finishing term papers. This is my last allnighter as a University student (yeeeehaw), so anyhoo, take care!

Ali

Isn't it awful? Here I am a smart, funny pretty girl, but I voted to have nicer boobies. You know, I would have voted for "smarter" or "ability to feed the world" had it been up there! :D
The nice thing about this poll is, I had trouble deciding what I would improve. Stretchmarks are an issue, but they're faded and they're nothing that a tummy-tuck after I have my children won't fix ;) . Natural blonde hair would be nice but I'm so used to dyeing it that it doesn't matter. My birth control pills have resolved most acne issues.
The point of these ramblings is that I really have come a long way in terms of appreciating how I look. I used to be so negative on myself -- and when I wasn't negative, I was busy trying to divorce myself from my body. I credit weight training to improving my body image. I was just looking at pictures of me in January (when I hit goal) and I am so much more toned now than I was even then. Don't get me wrong, I'm not buying any thong beachwear any time soon. But things are good.

Have a great day

i'm glad to see today's poll is throwing up some interesting comments. i guess we should all accept what we do have and not focus on impossible desires. but c'mon, can't somebody out there invent something that you zap your legs with once and then they are smooth and hair-free for life! purlease :^:
i missed out smarter cos i know we've all got that one under control! ;)
good to hear your positive thinking lola. if i could have my way i'd be ticking off a lot of other options on my poll, but like you say, you can learn to accept things and not get hung-up on them. you've got to love yourself or no one else will! except me, cos i'm nice like that. :angel:

Hi Everyone :) Well it was a tossup for me... to have perfect skin (back acne is such a pain but I'm glad it moved off my face) and to not have to shave... I decided I'd rather not have to shave ever again LOL. That would save so much trouble.

Kirsty...well I've got together 3 bags of things that I decided I really don't need... separation anxiety from things I don't wear, agh! LOL I'm terrible. I tried on my biggest size, 2 bigger than what I'm wearing now and it was sooo cool to have it be that loose and baggy. Makes me more excited about having lost. I can't wait till I can go down another size...

Ali...ahhh all nighters...wow it's been awhile since I pulled one of those...don't forget to catch up on sleep!

Lola...I totally know what you mean about not being as negative... I'm not nearly as negative as I used to be about myself. It's a nice feeling... I still have a ways to go tho LOL.

It was tough, but I went with the stretch marks - I hate them wiht a PASSION!!!!!!

WEll, this has moved to my chest. WEnt bowling for 1/2 hour last night with the b/f and nearly died. So I went home and went to bed with the second bridget jones book and a cup of neo citron. I don't know why I thought I could bowl in the first place?!! oh well... :(.

Interesting poll today!!

Well, I better mosey - I will be in slow mode today so I should get cracking on that work....I have resolved to take off tomorrow completely and see a doctor - I will still have 85.5 reg hours and 5 o/t (now lets see if I actually stay home!!)....or I could go today I suppose....

I feel so guilty when I don't work...

Belle

Good morning ladies!

Great poll, Kirsty! I voted for toned body, but I almost voted for bigger boobs (I know, shallow, but I am human!) or perfect skin. I don't really have acne now, but as a teenager I did, and it has left a little scarring on my face, I would love to have perfect, clear complexion.

When I was pregnant with my son (1998), at 32 weeks he was breech, so I had to have him turned, it took a long time, and he was a big baby (I had him 2 weeks early, and he was still 8 pounds 5 oz.) so, after the turning event, it left very deep stretch marks, scars just above my pubic bone (I know, TMI!) I hate them, but glad my underware and swimsuit cover them! I am sure they will never go away!!!

Belle ~ I loved your pic, you are so beautiful!!!! I am sorry to hear you don't feel good, my DH is sick with a cold too, I am sending you feel good <<VIBES>>!

Shalyne ~ I know what you and Kirsty mean about shaving, I would love to never do that either (I get to be a little lax in the winter, hey, who is going to see my legs anyway!) :)

Lola ~ I know what you mean, boy, there are so many things to change, but now that I have lost 35 pounds, there isn't as many things anymore, and I think as you get older (out of the teen, early 20's years) some things aren't as important anymore! (Like blonde hair, I am happy dying mine! :))

Ali ~ Good luck with the term paper, it has been 8 years since I graduated college, but I still remember the lovely term papers!!

Kirsty ~ Have fun with your mum and sis, I love my family and enjoy being with them (heck, I work with my mom!) anyway, keep up your good eating habits, and it won't be a big deal waiting til next week to weigh in.

Well, I am writing a book today! Not much new here, working hard. It is suppose to rain here today, and looks like it outside. So, no walking outside today, but I plan on walking at the gym. I have been eating at the high range of my points, been really hungry lately, and have made some bad choices, I need to regroup. Summer is coming and I want to lose a few pounds more pounds. I went shopping yesterday and bought some really cute spring/summer clothes for work. I loved short sleeved tops and long skirts, I also love flowie, rayon dress pants, they are comfortable but dressed up.

Well, off to work, check in later! :) :) :spin:

My wish would be perky boobs. With all the up and down weight loss my boobs took abuse! Thank goodness for "perky looking" bras. :)
Well, I don't know if I'm going to WI tonight, I feel bloated all over thanks to lunch yesterday. I had a training class all day and they provided lunch. It was heavenly! I didn't eat dinner b/c of that lunch! I also forgot my WI clothes. So, I haven't made up my mind.
Tonight is our first meeting with the preacher for our "premarital counseling" It should be interesting.
Ok, I have to get back to work before my boss comes back.
Hello to everyone.
Belle: Awesome pic!!!!
Have a great day

Yah, it's me. I have been attending a HUGE Pity Party....and guess who was the special guest... ME!!! Don't know if anyone noticed my absense.... but I have still been lurking. OH MAN, gaining last week really brought me down. I am going up and down and all over the place. Who says losing weight after being PG is easy. I feel like I am failing miserably. This time is so hard and I don't know why. Then on Sunday I came down with a tummy bug and didn't eat much at all until Tuesday. Maybe I was bloated Saturday and that made me gain... who knows. But I can't make excuses, because that doesn't fix a darn thing. Last night I was a single mom since hubby was gone. I exercised.. actually I did my Self Challenge Strength and Flexibility. Since I was sick earlier in the week, I could exercise.... and now my sinuses have gone haywire, so sometimes I am really stuffy. BUT, I will keep up with Month 2 of the Challenge. Month 2 is harder so I have to keep on top of it. I know, I am jsut rambling, but I need to vent my frustration and let you all know why I have been absent.

I debated long and hard about whether I could accept my self at this weight or not. The answer is NOT. I cannot let the weight I gained during PG get me down.... I remember the 199 days and want so desperately to get back there.... and lose MORE than that. Ughhhh.... but the last three months have been an up and down battle. I think I would be happier staying the same rather than doing the gaining/losing cycle!

Thanks for the vent!!

PS... Belle... you look great!!!

vent away any time you like honey - that's what we're here for!
sorry to hear you're having a rough time weight wise. but i reckon if you're doing the self-challenge and eating OP then you'll be fine. it just takes time.

Thank God, my paper is done!!! Anyhoo, well, I wish my skin was better... I have bad skin, but now that I am on Tri-Cyclen I am hoping it'll help.... Concealer is great too:) I also have the stretch marks all over the place it seems, but they're all ultra pale. You know what's weird? I like my boobs better now, even though they're only an 'A' cup, they used to sag, now they don't (I know TMI). I wish I had longer legs too.... My legs are short!!! But alas, I was given a strong solid muscular build, so I should be thankful for that.... ITA that strength training really lifts one's spirits, I love the muscle definition I am getting on my back. It's weird, I also look a heck of a lot taller now since I have lost weight. I am also getting my hair dyed on Saturday.

Gotta contact potential roomie 2... Be easier if his cpu wasn't broken, but I should be able to catch him on the phone tonight.

Kirsty: It's always nice weather here it seems when I am writing a paper:(

Tonya: next year I am taking a technical program (to become a paralegal) and will be glad not to do any more term papers (I hope anyway), it will mostly be assignments and learning about how to set up contracts and examine legal jargon(I am thinking of specializing in intellectual property, but I have a while to decide). I don't have the patience right now for law school (one day maybe).


Belle: I hope you feel better!

Shalyne: I am wearing a sweater right now which is WAYYYY tooo big... I should give it away, it's nice though.


Lola: ITA about the weight training, it is such a rush. It looks like I'll be pretty much living right downtown in Ottawa now.

Stacey: Yeah I am tempted to skip WI this week. I don't think I'll have a gain, but I'm not sure right now.. I'll go and see what happens.


Take Care!

Ali

I picked the perfect skin thing. I don't have acne but I just saw the movie "Someone LIke YOu" and Ashley Judd has that glowing flawless skin. I would love to have this. My friend laughed at me b/c Ashley Judd probably wishes for that kind of skin too. I mean I know a lot of makeup is used etc. but my wish would be to have her skin w/o all of the effort.
What is the Purple shop? Fill me in I have never heard of it! Anything with the word shop in it intrigues me :s:

Shalyne- I noticed that you bagged up the clothes. I reccommend finding someone you know or may run into occassionally to give them too. I have a family at church that has 4 girls in it. I too have 3 sisters and we give all of our clothes to them . It is such a great feeling to see them benefitting from things that I wouldn't wear. I even give away things that I am wishy washy about b/c I know they will appreciate them way more then I will. Just a suggestion. If it is a classic look though Keep it b/c I regret to this day giving away a pair of black backless loafers b/c they are big this season. Oh well :(
Kirsty-Thanks I hope you are right about the scale thing! WE will find out tomorrow I guess. I'll let you know!
Ali-Congrats on your last all-nighter (for studying anyways ;)) Are you in undergrad or graduate school. What is you major?
Stacey-Have a blast at pre-marital counseling:rolleyes: I would imagine that that is a bit intimidating. I hope all goes well for you and your future hubby :)
Jen-Glad your back I was on Hiatus for about a wk so we will get back into posting together! I have thought the same thing before about being content at my weight. Sometimes I like the way I look. My biggest concern is my health and that is what keeps me motivated. Think of it purely in the light of can you truly LIVE at the weight your at. THat always freeks me out b/c I want to have the energy to play with my kids (when I have them) and be active when I am 60. I hope that helps. It always works when I lecture myself :)
Lola- I was just curious as to whether or not you waited until you hit your goal to begin Weight lifting b/c now they say it actually burns extra calories. I just wonder b/c the myth that bulk will occur still worries me.
Belle-You are a beauty! I hope you start feeling better soon. I am the same way with being sick,sometimes. It is like you try to convince yourself that you are fine. Have you ever seen the "Friends" episode where Monica does that. It is hysterical "lol" I don't know if anyone watches it but it always cracks me up.
Tonya-Don't you love shopping. Spring clothes, purses and shoes are killing my budget lately! I am a maniac!
Well ladies I love posting again and I will check in in a bit!
Becky
P.S. Ali we were posting at the same time. Paralegal, Cool!

I saw Nurse Betty and didn't really care for it . I am not into Renee Zelwegger(sp?) I hope she doens't ruin the Bridget Jones movie for me. She was great in Jerry Maguire but since I am not impressed. Also "Someone like YOu" was a cute movie. NOt amazingly great but worth seeing. I also wanted to respond the the HOllywood body obsession we see. I read that Elizabeth Hurley said in response to the fact that Marilyn MOnroe was a Size 12 That she would kill herself if she were that BIG!
I couldn't believe that she would openly admit her shallowness like that. Oh well. I do feel sorry for the youth of our society looking to Brittany Spears and Christina Aguilera for their body images. I mean we are at least old enough to realize that it is not "the Norm" although it still affects our self-image we are at least somewhat aware. O.k. Stepping off soap box :)
Becky

Becky - I have seen that friends episode and I have been compared to her...but I am giving up and going home after this meeting. I can't do it (captain!!). I have to leave and take care of myself. with a bottle of Nyquil and a good book. My mom is coming over to take care of me at 4 - give b/f a night off!!!

Stacey - I SO wish my boobs were perkier too! I hate mine, they are a bad shape, always have been!! But I think I hate the stretch marks more....its tough to decide!?

Tonya jen and Becky - thanks for the compliments!! that's awesome....and all the get well wishes....I better mosey - I just hope I don't have a "snot sneeze" in any of the meetings I am in - you know, where you sneeze and get a horrible surprise!? I did that with b/f this morning, it was oh, so sexy. I don't think he has ever wanted me more!!

Take care girls and see you all tomorrow. aNd for those of you who are too bloated or don't have time to WI, I hear ya....not today for me, maybe tomorrow!

Ali - woo hoo on your paper....

Belle.

Ooooh shopping! I want to go shopping! I need some new spring clothing... I only have a few nice spring/summer tops left that look decent. I'm having trouble figuring out where to shop tho... any suggestions? The last couple of times I've been to Lane Bryant I realized I really don't need to be there... Yay! The only other place I know I can find some things that I like usually is the Nordstrom Catalog and that of course is usually pretty expensive... Does anyone have any suggestions?

Becky... I have the bags of clothing set aside to give to a mission/church thrift store. I'd hate to ever have to throw them out...such a waste. There's always someone that could use it :)

I would love to be hair free in all the places that matter. In fact today I'm going in to get my brows waxed :). I love to be pampered, I only wish it didn't cost so much. I'm too chicken to get my legs done. I might do it for the cruise. Have any of ya'll had it done? How many days in advance should I go? I know thats probably TMI :). As far as body image goes...lets see, my boobs are way too small, but DH is good with that, I like my long legs except when trying to find pants (Gap and Banana Republic are the only stores that have lengths that work), the hair is too fine and curly, skin still acts up. I can't think of any more right now. All in all I think age has hepled me to cope and appreciate myself more.

Ali ~ Good going on the paper. I wish my all nighters would have ended at college. I have had quite a few since I got out of school. In the IT field it is pretty common when theres a big deadline. There aren't enough people in this field to satisfy the demand. Also, the upper management worships the allmighty dollar so much that they don't care who gets hurt along the way. OK enough of my venting.

Jen ~ Missed you here! Keep your chin up and vent whenever you feel like. Remember that once you reach goal it won't really matter how fast you got there because you'll be THINNER! We all lose at different paces. Its a lifestyle that lasts forever. You're doing great on the self challenge.

Stacy ~ I loved the marriage counseling we had to attend before our wedding. We had a sponsor couple that we met with about 6 times to talk about the ins and outs of marriage. It had helped so much with the adjustment. Good Luck with that!

Shaylene ~ You just reminded me how much I need to clean out my closet! I have a HUGE range of sizes too. Make sure to estimate the worth of the clothes you donate so that you can get the tax benefits. It can really add up!

Belle ~ Feel better! I wish I could go home. I got an aweful crick in my neck and cant move it!

Becky and Tonya ~ It sounds like you love shopping as much as I do! Poor DH hasn't quite figured out how to deal with my spending habits. He will :)

Well I gotta run. Hi to all I missed!

Kay

I am so busy today. Just a quick hello to say I am thinking about you all.

Jen: Glad to see you back. I wasn getting worried about you! Maybe you should just concentrate on maintaining for a little while? I did that once and then I was able to get back at it better in like a month. ust a thought.
But I know you will get to where you want to be...and vent any time. We are here to help.

Also, Becky, glad you are back. Was worried about you too.

Ok, feel better sick people and I will try to get back later.

Oh, I put skin. I also would love that totaly glowing skin you see in the movies.
Oh well, I guess that is why we have make-up.

Trish

Funny thing about my yo-yoing.... I have been on program for the last 2 weeks. ANd most of the other weeks I have also been OP! Makes no sense to me. I will go to WI on Saturday... WITHOUT hopes of a loss. When I expect a loss, I get disappointed. So I will go in neutral and see what happens. After having a baby.... maybe my body has gone quirky and has decided to retain water one week and then drop the next. Who knows. If I have a huge loss on Saturday I will just kick myself..... It's driving me CRAZYYYYYYYYYYYYY....

Oh the anticipation of a gain! Don't you just love it?! Jen I know where you are coming from. I WI tomorrow and well I deserve a gain. I haven't been doing well. IN fact we had cake for a girls b-day at work. AAHHH I will count it though and I actually might still be OP although cake a day before WI may still hurt me. I am going to my kick butt aerobics tonight though and plan to do the elliptical machine before work tomorrow. Has anyone else done this? I LOVE IT!
Also I wanted to congratulate Monica, Ur I mean Belle on FINALLY deciding to go home. My sister is just like Monica too. I am more of a quirky rachel. My sister is the epitome of the episode where Monica had to be the best hostess :) Our roomate is throwing a PL party on Sun. evening and Mindy (sister) has basically taken over on the planning of it. She is funny though b/c she will complain about having to do it :rolleyes: In fact last night she dusted my room, hung a shelf and made my bed. She's nuts! Not that I mind, You gotta love her.
Jen-I forgot to thank you for reminding me of the self challeng I haven't been updating my log! OOPS!
Kay-At least you get to use the Gap, Banana Republic thing with your husband I mean hey if thats the only place you can get them :) Yes I am def. obsessed with shopping. I went this weekend AGAIN I really do have to stop though. I do social work and you'd think that I am a lawyer or something the way that I spend:s:
Shalyne-Yeah on the clothes. It does make ya feel good doesn't it. I have to get rid of more come to think of it. I try to get rids of something everytime I splurge on a shopping spree. Which is quite often for me as I have mentioned :D

This has to be short becasue I am borrowing someon's computer. I don not have my own computer at this new client and it is making me crazy. My company is supposed to get me a laptop but it will probably take forever. It is very frustrating.

Anyway, I was very good last night and ended the day (including dinner at Outback) at 24 points plus I earned 4 exercise points!!! Yipee! I had salad, fat free dressing on the side and no cheese, bread, 1/2 Victoria's filet for 6 points adn steamed veggies! I was very pelased with myself! This morning I was greeted by donuts in the break room - evil! I gave in. I have had 1 donut (2 halves) and 1/2 bagel - boo hiss. I am not so thrilled with myself but I am not going to eat my lasagna instead. I have eaten my carrots and will eat my orange shortly. Oh well, it's about trade offs in the end.

Sorry I have to go. I hope you are all having a good day. Thank goodness tomorrow is the end of the week. I won'te be able to post again until next Wednesday. I won't havea computer tomorrow at my office and I leave for Florida on Saturday and come back Tuesday night. Wish me luck with food on vacation. I will be at my grandmother's, which is never easy. We will eat out a lot and it is PAssover on Saturday!

Ok, I really have to end. Have a good day and a great weekend. Good luck to all at WI!!! I WI tomorrow!

Sarah
194.4/164.6/153WW

Well, we are getting the keys to our house tonight. Hooray! then we need to get going on all the cleaning and stuff. Should be interesting.

Jen- I was wondering where ya went! Glad to see you came back....:) I am with you on this up, down business. The cycle never ends! Course with me I can't seem to stay OP. I must get back on track!

My eating habits suck right now and so does the excercise. It's like I can only manage to do just enough to keep a maintain.

Well gonna run. Gotta start plugging away at the packing again! Chat with you all later.

Emily

p.s. Belle: get better soon!

Happy Thursday everyone :yawn: You’d think I would learn ya know? We had a blast watching the Av’s game last night although I missed some due to Nestle and my in-laws dog not behaving. I was up late anyway b/c the game went into overtime. Then like an idiot, I stayed up a reading for awhile b/c I’m trying to finish a book. Why is it that I keep doing this to myself you guys? Why don’t I just go to bed? I have an exhaustion headache setting in and I don’t know how I’m going to stay awake at my desk all day! I can’t help but laugh at myself for making dumb decisions like that! I need to put my mind to being efficient tonight! I have lots to get done and have to get some sleep! :dz:

Lisa: Way to go Bruins! Isn’t it amazing how it can come down to the last game of the season to determine the playoffs??

Kirsty: I was wondering how tall the Bridget Jones Character was supposed to be the entire time I was reading the books. Like you said, 125 is nothing! I’m just rooting for 135 or maybe 130 if I don’t have to kill myself exercising to maintain it and I’m 5’4”. (range is 116-140 for me) On the food subject, I once found a pop tab in my food. I don’t know if it was intended to be vicious or not, but of course I didn’t eat the food. Come to find out later my DH planned on eating it and doused it with Cayenne pepper! Whoever tasted it deserves what they got!

Becky: Scales can vary a lot, so don’t worry about it!

Kay: Don’t let the gain get you down! You are doing so well, just keep it up. On the marriage counseling thing: DH and I didn’t use a minister that required it, but my friend did. She had a candle party for me recently and one of her guests was the woman of her marriage counseling couple. This lady took upon her self to lecture me for 45 minutes about the fact that DH and I shouldn’t have lived together, the high percentage of divorce, the fact that we need to find a couples counseling group and on and on and on. I was furious :mad: I didn’t ask for this and how dare she butt her big nose in my business????? I was just shocked and appalled. I know she was probably just trying to help but it was extremely rude!!! OK, my turn to get off my soap box.

Lolly: What a fun word! A coworker of mine gave me one that’s great to use instead of knick knacks or gadgets. I can’t spell it but it’s pronounced ‘chochkeys’ It’s Jewish, she’s going to try to get the spelling for me.

Kim: I think losing .6 is wonderful for being on vacation! I’m very impressed :D I’m looking for somewhere that I can get purple stuff. Pens, pinwheels, keychains, balls, etc. Just knick knacks and stuff. Anything purple. I couldn’t find anywhere on the internet so far, so I was looking for help.

Shalyne: I have the same clothing problem! There’s all this smaller clothing that I won’t get rid of b/c I swear it will fit soon. I’ve also been making the big mistake of buying things that are too small b/c they were incredible deals! I’ve got to get my butt in the exercising gear! My other problem is T-shirts. I have tons of them but a lot are from HS. Prom shirts, etc that hold memories. A lot of them are packet away in a box. I have a lot of luck finding good deals on clothing at Ross and TJ Maxx. You really can find brand name expensive stuff there for good deals. I don’t know if you have them where you are. There’s also Gordmans and Marshalls. Hope that helps.

Lola: I understand where you are coming from on not wanting to change much. I’m lucky that I have very good skin, I was graced with my Mom’s chest (sometimes they are a little annoying though – like when I work out :lol: ) and I like the color of my hair. I chose stretch marks/scars. I really want to wear a two piece someday and I just don’t know if I will be able to b/c I would be self concious of them showing. I don’t know that I would want to have plastic surgery done either *sigh* Ah well, I’m pretty happy with me other wise. Now, just to get to goal!

Tonya: I’m very excited to get out all of my spring/summer clothes. I found some really cute stuff last year that I’m dying to wear again!

Jen: I have been going through the up and downs for 2 years! I’ve felt like you do plenty of times. I’ll have incredible motivation for weeks and then all of a sudden I lose it and BAM! I’ve gained 2, 4, 6 or 8 pounds back in a matter of a couple of weeks. The important thing I hear you saying is you refuse to give up. That’s the key for me. No matter what happens, I’m in this for life. We CAN do it, no matter how long it takes. I believe in you! Also remember that if you are keeping up on the exercise, muscle weighs more than fat. Have you taken your measurements and kept track that way? It’s important, and you’ll probably see a difference that way too. It will slow down your weight loss which is OK!

Becky: On the purple shop – see my note to Kim above. I like your idea of lecturing yourself to keep going on WW. I’ll have to try that! I too want to be a fun Grandma who will go out and do things!! I blame my co-worker for my recent shopping fetish. I need to keep telling myself that paying bills is a GOOD thing! :eek: I’m more of Monica too! Have fun at the party on Sunday! You’ll have to tell me what you thing of the Spring catalog! I love it and want two of everything.

Jeez! This is a long post! Suppose I should get some work done! Sorry if I missed anyone, my eyes are going buggy :dizzy:

"Though no on can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new beginning." -- Carl Bard

I've been thinking about you! How is it going???

Did you try your local Office Supply store... like OfficeMax?? They should have funky pens and notepads and folders. Maybe even stickers. Also if you want to go on-line... Quill or Officemax is on-line for office type supplies. As for other ginky (that is a word my former job used for fun little items that you give away.... ours had the business logo on)... I will keep my eyes peeled for you. A lot of dot com stores have gone under, so it is harder to find strange things on-line!!

Brenda... we do have TJ Maxx and Marshalls here... not sure about the other two tho. I haven't been to TJ Maxx in awhile but you're right, they do have some good stuff... I think it's all about timing, you can really luck out on finding nice things. I will have to take a look there.

Ladies... I'ms SOOOO sorry I haven't written today. It's been really hectic. :(

And I will read all the posts and respond after my 3:00 meeting.

But I just have to say that I had a REALLY bad lunch. I think it may have been like 20 points... I don't know.

I had half of a buffalo chicken sandwhich and mashed potatoes.. which I got instead of the fries... but it was pretty obvious that the mashed potatoes had lots of butter in them. Also, we had one of the onion blossoms, and I ate my fair share of that. I'm guessing 6 points for half the sandwhich, 8 points for the mashed potatoes (b/c of all the butter) and 6 points for the onion blossom. And that's 20. And I feel so sick now. I could have eaten like half of that and been satisfied... so I'm pretty bummed out and wish I could just take it back. I just shouldn't have gone. Because we're having people over to watch survivor and we're making dinner. I just might not eat with everyone and have a salad or something. :(

I'll write later and say hello... I just had to get that off my chest. I do feel gross.

Lisa

My tummy is sore, I am wondering if taht's from my pizza meal last night. I am not used to eating so much in one sitting, oh well.... maybe it's from all the caffiene I've been consuming... Early to bed for me tonight:)

Belle: I am sorry about your cold... I am scared I may come down with one too... I realized though I had a fairly healthy winter overall which is good, I am usually sniffling from Nov-Apr.

Sarah: Enjoy the food!


Brenda: I am terrible for staying up late and then doing either reading or watching TV, then I wonder why my snooze button is my best friend in the morning.

Lisa: Just remember lunches like that do happen and the best thing to do is move on and forget about it. The French fries still probably would have been the worse bet overall, so picking something else is good. The best thing to do is learn and move on from the experience.

Shalyne: It took me a while not to go into Canada's Layne Bryant equivalent (called Addition-elle). I was pretty much kicked out of the store by the manager after she realized how much weight I had lost (I was about a 16 at this point). She told me to just go to the regular stores (I had been a loyal customer for years, she was really nice about it and knew me well). After that I never looked back and have never shopped in a solely plus size store again. My mom is funny she is drowning in all of her clothes but refuses to shop at a plus size store again as well (she's I guess about a 16W right now). Oh yeah GET RID OF THE STUFF THAT IS TOO BIG FOR YOU:)

Emily: I am so happy for you about the house! That is awesome:)

Trish: did you try running yesterday? Good Luck with that!

Kay: Oh I am going to work in a legal profession so I am sure I'll get allnighters there too. At least I can pull them off now (it was harder when I was heavier).

Becky: I am compared to Rachel as well a lot. A lot of fun and slightly quirky. I know I can be a slight Monica as well and take on the burdens of the world (which aren't even mine and then make them mine and stress about it). It's weird, in my main clique of friends there are three girls and you could easily make the argument that I am the Rachel, another one of my friends is the Monica and my best friend is the Phoebe (right down to hair colour as well for all three of us). Man that's sad I just compared my friends with the ones on TV (hmmm, I am trying to figure out where my guy friends would fit in to the equation).

Jen: my mom has been losing like "lose a lot, gain a little, maintain and lose a lot", our bodies tend to go into weird cycles. A good friend of mine has been having problems losing her PG weight, so you are far from alone on that. I have been bad about teh SELF challenge. I have been doing most things except for stretching (well I do stretch in aerobics and stuff, but I should do more).

Kim: Hi, how are ya doing?

Take Care!

Ali

Hi Ladies!

I voted to get rid of my stretch marks. I would also like smaller boobs, they were a 36D even at 150lbs and a size 10. Now I squeeze into a 36-38DD and I hate it!!! Plus they have that gravity pull thing going on :(

WEll, I can not wait until this weekend. I also can't wait to see if I lost any more weight. I have been doing good this week and am crossing my fingers.

Ali and Brenda~ I don't know how you gals can stay up late...I have to go to bed early otherwise I am a basketcase. I stress about not getting enough zzz's. Like if I don't the whole day is going to be worthless :( I'm sure that's just a mental thing.

Lisa~ don't worry about the lunch...you did well not choosing the fries. I'm sure you will make up for it with dinner.

Emily~ CONGRATS!!!! So soon you get the keys??? WOW, it must have been empty huh.

Gotta go~ good luck to all that weigh in and Feel better soon Belle!!!

Later!!

Yeah, I had a chance to chekc in again before I go. I forgot to tell you earlier that I ran a whole mile yesterday for the first time! I ran .75, then walked and ran another .25! I Was so psyched and proud of myself. I will see if I can do it again today.

I have already eaten 15 points so I hope I don't go too crazy at dinner. It is so nice outside, I may try to rake or go for a walk after the gym. I can always use the extra points!!!! Plus tomorrow is WI and I am pretty sure that I am going out to lunch since I am going to my company's office in Annapolis ( I am always at client's never at the company). Yikes!

Ok, time to go and enjoy the rest of my day! bye everyone!

sarah
194.4/164.6/153WW

As of last week, I started e-mailling an old HS friend more frequently because she just moved back to the area. Well, we are meeting on Saturday and I am scared. I graduated HS about 11 years ago and really haven't seen anyone since. I saw her once while I was in college. I was chubby in HS and went to a VERY small school. 14 in my class. So basically I was picked on by the boys... however, they thought I was pretty.... go figure. I guess you can't be chubby and pretty at the same time. Anyhooo... I know she has changed and so have I, but I am still scared. UGHHHH... my nerves!

I have WI in the morning, then I will meet her. What if I have a bad WI and that blows me whole day?? I think if it is possible, I might be able to waste my day thinking of every possible WHAT IF! :) Why do we do this to ourselves??

I am so ready to get the heck out of dodge!
Brenda: Our minister doesn't require couseling since he's not a certified couselor, but in Oklahoma, if you "cousel" with your minister, then you only pay $5 for the marriage license instead of $25!! It's worth it for me! But, we've lived together since November 99, so I don't know what his (minister) take will be on that. I grew up in the church, so I'm not too worried.

I'm sitting here eating peppermint patties (mini)

uh-oh. The puter is crashing...gotta go!

It's been such a hectic day, and week! This is the first chance I've had today to write. I'm so tired. I haven't been sleeping well and getting up in the morning has been next to impossible. Now, here I am, still at work, waiting for some vice detective to get back to his office so I can interview him. Ugh.

That poll question was a good one! I picked 5 inches taller ... I'm five feet tall, and although I don't really mind it (except that the pounds show more easily) it would be nice to be a little taller. Heck, I'd take two more inches! It gets tired to get bumped around, and you wouldn't believe how hard it is to get service at a crowded bar when everyone vying for the bartender's attention is taller than you! Guess I've gotten pretty good and elbowing my way around, though! As for the other items, I wouldn't mind loss of stretch marks! I'm naturally blond (the shade changes once in a while, but not in a few years! :D) and have decent skin, thank goodness. But ahhh ... to be slim. I wouldn't mind all the other impurities at all. Sure, it would be nice to just accept ourselves for who we are, but I think it's pretty natural to have some vanity!

Well, I think I'm going to head home. I don't think I'm going to get this guy on the phone, and I need to go feed my dogs. Man, I can't wait until Saturday!