WW Clubs and Groups - hump day

morning girls,
welcome to the daily thread. do come and post!
to all the binge eaters out there - i'm with you. i have a terrible hand to mouth ability, and can basically eat without even thinking. i really have to focus on whether or not i want something, whether or not i'm enjoying eating it and also to slow down and chew properly. it takes ages to get into that habit! i just have to make sure i don't have any bad foods in the house and if i do get snack crazy i do it with low point foods. just remember how bad you feel after doing it, and then compare that with how you good you feel (physically and mentally) after a light, healthy meal.
good luck breaking the cycle. i know we can all do it (with the occasional relapse to remind us how bad it feels and why we don't want to eat that way). hope that helps.
kim - shazzer (shaza) is quite often used as an abbreviation for sharon over here. i'm sure they used it in the book too? apparently they are going to start the sequal after the thai prison incident (i'll say no more) so that's why she'll get to be thin in it...
a big hello to everyone, i'll be back later to post more (you have been warned!).
love kirsty

oh, and i wouldn't want to lose much weight if i looked like bridget, but i'd go to the gym and tone up. so maybe a few pounds...otherwise, she's a fine healthy weight.

ummmm, who is Bridget Jones? ACK! I am so embarrassed!! Everyone else seem to know who she is!
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Angie

is there a picture on the web of her so I can vote?

:D :o

How did you like your first WW meeting? :D

try going to http://entertainment.msn.com/
and look for the bridget jones info. there should be a link to see the trailer. if you can do that then you should get a pretty good idea of what she looks like!

here's a piccie to get you started...a non-typical exercise moment!

Thanks Kristy,

Seeing her picture I realize that I do know who she is :o just I didn't know her by name. I think she is just fine the way she is. I would die to look like that! (Ok, well not really die....) :eek:

Angie

Good morning!

Well, I voted that she could lose a few pounds, but I think she looks good.

Personally, I wish they would have gone with a naturally, bigger woman for the movie, I lose a little watching Renee in it when I know she is normally a toothpick, and had to gain weight for the movie...just my opinion though!

Angie ~ Don't be embarrassed, I don't know if I would have known who she is, except I was able to scan thru the channels one night and caught the trailer for the movie, but of course, had to turn the channel back to Nickelodeon before my kids had a fit!@!@!@!

Kirsty ~ Good advice. I, too, try not to keep many fattening snacks in the house, even after being at "lifetime" for a year, I am still learning my eating habits, and when to put the food down and walk away!!

Well, another day at work! It is getting nicer here, 55 degrees today and sunny, which is great! We are having quite a bit of flooding problems here in Wis, next to the Mississippi. Our county and many others are in flood warning territory.

I just want to say, I love my haircut!!!! I should have gone short a long time ago! I have gotten a ton of compliments and everyone thinks it is modern, and sophisticated. That was the look I was going for! I finally had to let my 80's, poofy, hairstyle die.

Well, I have been staying OP this week so far. Not much exercise in though, I am hoping to take my kids for a stroller ride tonight after work. I also have been terrible with the water lately. I need to get in my 80 oz. I always do better at WI when I drink my water!!!

Better get back to work....check in later! :)

(Oh, "Hi" to everyone that hasn't posted yet!!)

Well, I was MIA yesterday. I had a really bad day at work and decided to lurk instead of post. But I am back now and didn't let the munchies get a hold of me too bad! But have TOM and feel bloated and crampy!

Last night I got my hair highlighted. No one at work has said anything yet, but I have a meeting in 10 minutes, we'll see. My fellow employees are not the most observant. Anyhooo, I had a touch of red highlights put in. hubby was scared and he told me he couldn't understand why people colored their hair. When I got home he looked and said, Yup, it's colored. Then said he liked it. He looked more closely at it this morning and said he did like it again, but I think he has a couple reservations about it. BUT I LIKE IT!!!

I agree that Bridget does not need to lose weight. The reason... I came from a very high weight and know how it feels to be called fat. Thinking that she needs to lose weight is just agreeing with the Holleywood standard that thin is in. I know that everyone wants to be thin thin thin, but realistically is that normal?? Yes, she could tone up a bit, but lose weight.... nope, I think she looks great!

Tonya... we are still a bit chilly, but it is sunny today with a supposed high of 52... YAH! Also, more rain for tomorrow thru Saturday. I am so tired of rain!

Angie... I am just starting to read the Bridget Jones Diary (the movie is based on the book!)... It is funny.

Well, gotta get to my meeting. TA TA!

I am so happy that today is Wednesday! I have no idea what I am doing for work tomorrow or Friday. I no longer work for my other clients and am supposed to be doing projects from home. the thing is, boss hasn't trained me yet so I can't do anything on my own. He has to find things for me to do which is kind of funny. And since I don't work in the main office with everyone else, it is harder for him to do work with me. (home office is in Annapolis, 1 hour away). So it is up to boss to find something for me tomorrow. We are supposed to do a project for Gold' s Gym corporate office and set up their HR department. that would be cool. If it goes well, we would do the corporate gyms in the area (mine included).

Ok, good reports -
1. I finally got good feedback from my prof about my independent study assignements. I still have miels to go but at least I am in better shape than I was.
2. I ran 1 mile yesterday without stopping!!!! :D I was very proud of myself. I think yesterday's thread inspired me to push for it.
3. DH joined WW last night. We was unhappy and surprised to see his weight but overall was glad he went. He even stayed for the meeting. I never go on Tuesdyas so it was a new leader for me. She was very nice and fun. the topic was good for us becasue it was handling high risk situation such as social events (very appropriate. ) (Bad note: had unofficial WI and up 1.2 pounds from Fri eve)

Jen - I have been thiking aboiut getting highlights. DH has suggested it, red in fact. I have natural blond in my hair that comes out with the sun though. I am a scardy-cat though.

Tonya - Take a pciture of your new do! I am dying to see the new haricut! Good for you for styaing OP. Don't worry about the exercise, it will come back.

Angie - How are you feeling today?

Kirsty - I agree that BJ doens't need to lose pounds necessarily but to dre-distribute it. I think she looks really good but if I put myself in her body, I may want to lose a few pounds as well. Of course at this point, I can't imagine being that thin. She is very short though.

Brenda - Sorry you were so busy yesterday. I hope you are well rested now.

Casey and Kim - On binges - I have been through some gross binges that have last weeks, normally around holidays or when I have a strong of social events at once. The WW meeting topic this week talks about high risk situations, next week is high risk foods. If you can, I would suggest going. I know it doesn't sound helpful but I think that the binge will end when you have truly had enough to make yourself sick, mentally and physically. It is similar to the feeling of when you started WW the first time - the click. I am sure that you can make the transition to getting back OP. Stock up on good WW foods and get rid of the bad stuff. Go back to journalling and water but don't try too much at once. One leader suggested mastering one thing at a time. This week, water; next week, journal. I hope that wasn't too preachy,. Good luck.

Hi to Trish, Stacey, Shaylene, Suzanne, Emily, Kay, Belle and Lolly. See you later!!

Sarah
194.4/166.6(as of yesterrday) :(/153WW

Hello everyone. Well, I had a really good OP day yesterday. It felt good. Thin this morning, I forgot it was Wednesday and missed the gym. I guess with my being out of town on Monday I was thinking in my half-asleep state that it was only Tuesday. Oh well.

Re: Bridget Jones. I agree that she could firm-up a bit. I bet that came from gaining weight so fast for the role and if they would not let her smoke real cigerettes due to speeding up motabolisum (sp) I bet they did not let her work out either.

Kirsty, oh, tell us more about the next movie? I hope it is soon. I feel like a teenagers with all this. Did I mention that I have a HUGE crush on Mr. Darcy! I also agree about needing to keep junkfood out of the house. I mindlessly eat as well...so now if I want a treat I have to get off the couch, walk to the store (no driving for a treat) and get it. That really makes you stop and think about if you want something.

Jen: I bet your hair is really cute! I have never had highlights (or colored my hair) but I am thinking of getting some highlights next week when I get my hair cut. You are so right it is your hair. My hubby is the same way, however. He is always like, I like long hair don't cut it. But when my hair gets too long it gets all frizzy and has no style. It is my head, so I keep it sholder lenght or so. I like it that way.

Tonya: I bet your hair is really cute as well. I know about hair ruts. I think I have had the same cute since 1988 or so (with out the bangs for the last 8 years or so). I need a new look.

Angie: I am sorry to hear about your arthritis. I was wondering if the Dr.s think weight loss will help with it? Was it you who said you were on Celebrex? My dad was RX that and his insureance co won't pay for it until he tries 2 other meds first. What a bummer...and bad insurance!

Oh, Brenda, I had to tell you that I made a diet dr pepper break through! I have worked down to one can a day (from like a six pack) and supplimented with water. Maybe I am over the Diet Dr Pepper? My bank account hopes so. That stuff gets expensive.

Oh, did I tell you all about my great finds at Ann Taylor this weekend (a store in the US). Anyway, they are having a spring sale and I got blazer/jackets for $19.99. That is right, regularly $160 or higher for $19.99. What a deal. Also, I was able to get my normal 12. That is so great! So you all may want to get over to Ann Taylor. They had a bunch of stuff on BIG sale.

Well, better get back to work. Hello to eveyone else. Talk with you later.

Trish

We posted at the same time. I am so glad that your hubby went to WW with you. I would love for mine to go with me, but I don't see that happening. More than that, I would like my hubby to work out with me. He does not do any type of exercise and I worry about heart trouble in the future. He ran in college and I think he would like it again if he started doing it. He has a lot of stress at work and no stress release except smoking and computer games. Anyway, let me know how your hubby likes it. Also, I would not worry about unofficila weigh in. Bet it is water etc.

Bye all.

Trish

Thank goodness it's Wednesday!
Tonya and Jen: How far are the flooded areas from you all? Are you in immediate danger? I've been thinking about you!

My boss is gone today but unfortunately I have enough work to last me till Friday! :(
So, I can't stick around much. I'm already hungry! :(
Oh yeah! Duh! I can't believe I forgot to share...I lost .5# last night!! Yippeee!! I've been OP and exercising every day this week so hopefully I'll see a loss next week too, although it will be TOM. Yep, I'm just a bunch of rosey posey's today. HA!

Have a great day all and hopefully I'll stick my nose back in later...

Stacy... I am lucky, I am not in immediate danger. We are not on the Mississippi RIver, but we are on the Wisconsin River. The western side of the state has it much worse. However, if the rain keeps coming as hard as it was, we may be in danger. I just hope there is an end soon because I want warm weather.

I am bummed.... I work (out of the goodness of my heart) for the local county Fair doing computer work, only in the summer for the fair. I do this on my free time (what's that??) after work and on weekends. Well, the person I work for is being a big stinker and I may just say FORGET IT. She will not make any changes (I am a near expert in this field since I have worked in it for maybe 12 years... plus 12 or so years actually showing animals at the fairs. She knows I had a baby and the processes need to be more efficient. But she will not budge. I can not stand this lady, never could... but I tolerate her. She makes me mad... and she is VERY demanding... like I don't have better things to do. And calls me AT WORK to complain about things I need to do for her. She forgets that I do this because I am being nice and they can't get someone else (they tried twice and it failed miserably). And she forgets I have a full time job also. UGHHHHHH... Now I wish I never said I would do it again... the problems came about because I told her in order for me to do it with the baby, we need to make changes... she blew a nut!

Life is way to crazy for me!

Hi Everyone :) I'm getting a slow start today...got enough sleep but I'm still tired. I'm excited tho... I've got the whole day tomorrow to "kidnap" as I called it when I told him about it my guy friend. Seems like the last few weekends have all been family time and I'm so tired of it! So I decided to go up there during the week and drag him out, just the two of us. Now I have to figure out what all we should do! Any ideas??

Jen...that's cool about the highlights...I'm sure your hubby will get used to it LOL. I've been thinking about dying my hair darker...I haven't dyed it since college and I usually go darker when I do.

Hi all! I lurked yesterday, but I'm back today. I have to pay the piper at WI today. I have a feeling its going to be really bad. I have had such a week of eating and not exercising. The only exercise I had was the one hour of football. The scale did not look good this morning before I left. Oh well, today starts a new week.

As far as BJ poll, I put that she should tone up a bit. The only reason I answered this is out of pure jelousy and the need to be catty. We all know that the screen puts on 10 lbs. She looks good and in real life is even thinner, so I had to cut her down some :).

I hope everyone in the flood areas are OK.

Jen ~ I agree that you should probably cut back on the stress. With the full time job and Emma I can see that you are way streched for time. If that person doesn't want to make the needed changes, then I would probably give her notice and bow out. Thats just my opinion. Take care!

Tonya ~ The hair sounds great! Post a pic!

Trish ~ Good job on the Diet DP addiction. I love that stuff, except now I've moved into Diet Sprite. I'm trying to cut back on sodas myself but we get them for free at work. I love Ann Taylor! I have to go there this week to return a dress. I wore it once to the baby shower and it already has a snag. I have never had this happen to me with their clothes before, so I'm hoping they let me exchange it. Unfortunately I didn't get it on sale :(. I just hope they take it back...

Sarah ~ I think thats great that your hubby joined with you. My DH is naturally skinny so its a bit hard for me to lose the weight on my own. He is helping by working out with me. He's trying to bulk up and add more muscle (like he had in college). He was in a military org in college so he worked out a ton. DH is also helping me with the smoking thing. He has quit also and he stops me when I want to cheat. I'm sure ya'll will be good for each other!

Stacey ~ Good job on the loss! I think I caught what you lost! I'll find out at lunch!

Everyone ~ Hi there! I have to get back to work. I'll check in later...

Welcome to the newcomers!
Kay

Hello all. Can you tell I don't want to work today.

Kay: I am sure they will take it back. Is this the famed size 6 dress? Anyway, I think they will be fine with it. Hope so, anyway, or I would have to get mad. Oh, I like diet sprite too. But not Diet 7up. Funny how that works.

Shalyne: great idea to kidnap him. I have no ideas on what to do, but i will think on it. Let us know what you plan.

Jen: I hate it when volunteering goes wrong. I had a group like that. It just because too much stress so I had to quit. At first I felt really guilty, but now I am so glad I did. It was not worth the stress. Maybe it is time to move on to another opprotunity. Oh, I ment to say that Emma's Easter dress/hat sound so cute. Post a picture if you get one.

Stacey: Great job on the loss!!!!!! Have a nice boss-gone day!

Ok, will work (but sure to be back)

Can you tell I am bored at work? We are having an all staff meeting at noon so I am goofing off. I am going to look for new recipes to try with hubby.

Trish - I am the one on Celbrex. I tried 3 other medication first before this one was prescribed. My insurnace company requires pre-authorization for it as well because I guess it is more expensive than the others. I see no reason not to use the others but they didn't work for me. And, I love Ann Taylor also. I went shopping there for my birthday presents from my grandmother. She wasn't up to shopping with me so she said I could pick out what I wanted. I got a lovely teal tank dress with coral flowers and the matching cardigan. Not cheap even on sale but I will get to wear it to many weddings this summer. The Anny Taylor outlet, the Loft, is very good also!

Kay - Move on to your new week and get back OP and into exercise! you can do it, you have the right attitude. You are doing so great on quitting smoking!! WI won't be too terrible.

Shaylene- "Kidnapping" sounds like fun. I never have any good ideas other than a movie or bowling. Have fun!

Jen - I totally agree with Kay's advice to put yourself first. you have been helping this lady for 12 years. Don't feel that you have to put yourself any more than you have if she isn't willing to work with you. I am sure it will work out.

Stacey - Sorry you are swamped. Come back for a break.

Back to work I suppose.

Sarah
194.4/166.6/153WW

Ladies,

Forgive me for not posting to everyone. I wanted to say hi to all of you! Hopefully I will have more time later and get to post to each of you.

Brenda - Hey. Tonight's the night. I think the Av's can do it in four. I will try my darndest to stay awake... it doesn't start until 10:30 my time... so I'll be up until like 1:30am!!!! What's one night?

Girls, I'm so jealous of all the Ann Taylor talk. That is my most favorite store in the entire world, yet I've only been able to buy shoes, socks, and accessories there. I'm still shopping at Lane Bryant. I know I'm doing well, but it just seems so far away for me. Will I ever be able to shop in regular stores? It feels like it will never happen! UGH.

Trish - what is Celebrex. How does it work? What is it for?

Ladies, really... I will make time later to post to each of you. I just wanted to stop by and say hello and catch up on the reading!

Lisa

tonya - glad to hear you still love your hair. mine hasn't been cut for ages and is approaching "eve" length (when your hair covers your boobs!). too scared to cut it yet! i always say i'll do it after i get married. so, in 30 years time it'll prob be the same. ho ho!
jen - i bet your hubby loves your hair, men are just rather pants at telling us these things! sarah - go for it - get the highlights! if you go somewhere good then they will just be a subtle change and you can dye over them if you don't like them.
trish - they didn't let her work out at all! hence the flabby looking arms. oh, and i think she didn't smoke real ciggies cos she doesn't smoke in real life... i read the other night that she was 5ft5 which doesn't seem tiny to me. i tell you guys something, i'd hate to be in the middle of a celeb party, i'd be so huge! but on the plus side there'd be plenty of space at the buffet table...
anyhow, don't know much about the next movie. but perhaps it will involve the mark/rebecca situation and the hole in the wall! we are all quite obsessed aren't we!? v. bridget.
cakes at work cakes at work! i am going to sit here and post to you girls till the gannets i work with have eaten them all.
hope nobody's house gets flooded. oh, and jen, your free time is yours and this woman needs to appreciate it. if it was me i'd be very tempted to tell her where to go. except for the fact i'm rubbish and i can't say no to people!
stacey - woo hoo on your loss! you can do it!! how many weeks till the big day now?!
kay - well done on not smoking still! and i'm sure you should be ok with taking your dress back. i took a pair of shoes back once that i'd worn quite a few times, but i figured that in less than a month the soles shouldn't have fallen off!!
shalyne - have fun "kidnapping" your friend!
lisa - i'm sure you'll get to shop in your fave stores soon, and you have to tell us all about it when you do!
right, cakes are over and i can relax! less than an hour till home time. :)
kirsty
ps lolly, hope you are having fun.... ;)

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE

Just got a call from my "other" summer job. She is going along with my ideas.... YAHOOOOOO. I really love working with the fair, it's in my blood, so I would hate to give it up. I guess telling them that I will not do it unless there are some changes must have worked. How awesome for me. I just hope it all works out in the end.... She is a real pain in the arse.

OK, I just can't keep up with all of you!! LOL :eek:

Weigh in went really well. I am down 3.5 pounds!! AND I got my 5 pound sticker!!! :D:D:D

Jen: Doesn't it feel great to do something new?? I love having my hair done....it makes me feel so good. I am sure you dh loves it! I hope you feel better soon ie. TOM ick. It sounds like this lady that you volunteer for needs a swift kick in the butt! She obviously doesn't appreciate what you do. I would talk to her about what is going on on your life ie. new baby, working, dh= busy. I mean geez, you are doing this outta the goodness of your heart right??
Tonya: Pretty much the same message to you....glad you like your new cut! P.S *drink that water* :)

Sarah: Thanks for thinking of me today. My arthritis is still very bad...nearly missed my weigh in. I had to go alone with out Emma just cause I couldn't handle it.
BTW Great job on the 1 mile!!!!!

Hey Trish: I have been many different meds. Celebrex is one of them. Doesn't do much for me personally. I am on it right now although obviously it isn't doing anything. I also routinely get cortizone injections in my affected joints.

Stacey: Congrats on the .5 #'s (sorry to hear about all the work :( )

Kay: good attitude for the new week. you can do it!


If I misseed anyone I am sorry!!!! and Hi to you all!!!!



(hugs)

Angie

Jen: We posted at the same time I am so glad that things worked out!

YAY for yoU!

Angie

angie - hooray on your 5lb sticker! hope your arthritis isn't causing too much pain. at least you can think happy thoughts now to distract yourself!

hi ladies,

I'm very burnt out here at work....partly because I am sick of working till 9pm and driving home in the dark and partly because my bf is not giving me any kind of help~ okay and also partly because I think I may have pms, my period is 2 weeks late :(

So I'm trudging and I am going to write bf a letter/note....i know he will get defensive but i think he needs to help out with some things that seem to just appear on my to do list and not his. Plus he gives me **** for watching this one program in the morning but everytime that i get home at night he is watching tv. so what it is I can't watch tv but he can?? also, he made some comment last night about me "becoming a porker" that hurt my feelings. he can be such an insensitive a$$. ugh!!!!

okay anyways~ i wish I had BJ's body, I think she is perfect the way she is. As long as she doesn't have binging issues and such I say she's healthy.

Tonya~ that's awesome you love your hair! compliments are awesome too!

Jen~ congrats on the job thing :)

Angie~ congrats on the loss!!!! WOW!!

I have to get back to work!

We just had the most delicious birthday cake today! They seem to have something to celebrate at nearly every staff meeting (they are not too frequent so it is ok) so I know to eat lunch afterwards. I ate a small piece of cake and tons of icing. It was my favorite kind too :D I don't care about the points, I will work it in and it is totally worth it to me.

Also, there will be a reception next Mon am to welcome the new Exec. Director. I like the advance warning so that I can plan my lunch and dinner :)

Sarah

So I went to the meeting and now I'm an official WW member.
It was really informative, I already feel that I've learned a lot. Not so sure how I feel about my group leader last night, though. Glad I can mix up the meetings.
I'm going to need to make some changes, like eating breakfast for starters. I have NO appetite in the mornings (the only time of day I'm not interested in food, however) and breakfast hasn't been part of my routine since high school. I usually don't eat until eleven or noon. But a bowl of cereal is doable.
The part that surprised me most was the weigh in. I put on fifty pounds in two years, thirty of them within a few months. However, I haven't gained a pound in a year and a half. Steady, rapid gaining and then I stopped cold. Strange. I weigh exactly the same as I did last time I had a physical which was Nov. 1999.
So this is it, I'm OP, I'm going to the grocery store this afternoon and I'll make some vegetable soup, pick up lots of fresh produce.
I also haven't told anyone I know that I've joined WW. I guess I need it to be personal and I don't want anyone else holding it over me or judging me. It's very much my own drama and I don't want my Mom or my hypercritical coworkers involved. So I'm super glad I have this forum to learn more. Thanks so much.

Hi Everyone just a quick post, we got new computers and systems at work(the bank I work for merged with another BIG MESS) and the internet on it SUCKS, plus the screen is so small I can hardly see what I am writing!!!!! Anyway, I have been lurking but have not posted for a couple of days:) I think that BJ looks just fine, but I agree that why not just have an actress that is naturally the size you want play the part....I heard that Julia Roberts is putting on a "fat suit"(not my words) for her next movie. I think that they said it would add 75-80pounds?!?!?! Although she did say that she has a whole different take on what other women feel like...WHATEVER!!!! Well I should get back to this prison I call a desk and do something. I will try and write more later AFTER WI:rolleyes:
Have a greeeeat afternoon everyone!
Steph:wave:

I REFUSE to change my sig. What did I tell you? I deserved a gain and that’s what I got. Up 2.4. I’m actually more thoughtful than I am mad. I don’t understand how I can have killer motivation for 2,3 even 6 weeks at a time and then I lose it, gain and it takes twice as long to find that hidden motivation again. I just don’t understand it. I wanted to be at goal by sometime this summer (preferable early summer). Do you realize it’s already the middle/end of April? I have 30 pounds to lose and I know it’s not going away in a mere 6 weeks! Oh yeah, I’m sure it’s healthy to lose 5 pounds a week :rolleyes: When I put my mind to things, I succeed, so why can’t I just keep my mind where it belongs and get to goal? Sometimes I feel like such a hopeless case b/c I’ve been working at this for so long. It’s always something. We bought Taebo last year. That lasted 6 weeks. Then I said ‘when we get a dog, I’ll walk it every day’ I hate to admit it, but I don’t. My poor dog is walk neglected. Now I’m thinking ‘when I quit my job I’ll have plenty of time to exercise!’ NO!! Why can’t I just get down to business and do it now!?!?!?

I’m craving fried fish. Where the HE double hockey sticks did that come from? There has to be something I’m missing in my diet that’s making me crave things. I can’t even schluff it off on TOM either :mad: Jeez, who is this munchie monster in me lately? OK, now it’s potato chips. It’s that physical pull. Grrrrrrr There has got to be something going around b/c it sounds like a lot of us are having problems lately. Good to know I’m not alone in this.

On the poll I put that she could lose a few, but I agree with whoever said that it should be in toning, not necessarily lose weight. I don’t even want to get started on the Hollywood image thing!! Don’t know when I’m going to have time to see the movie, but did see ‘Behind the Movie’ on VH! It was pretty funny to hear them talk about making fun of Rene for her British accent.

Lisa: Thanks for asking about me. I’m going to try to go home and take a nap tonight before the game so I can make it all the way through. We’ll see if that really happens or not. Cup Crazy Baby :dizzy: Oh man, that’s right, you are 2 hours ahead of me. OK, so now I feel like a schmuck for whining about it. Hey, you wanna come over and watch the game with us?? *wink wink nudge nudge*

Jen: Did anyone notice your hair? Stick to your guns on the volunteer situation. Remember just that, you are a volunteer. If she really needs you, she’ll make the changes to accommodate you. Don’t feel like you have to rescue the situation at the expense of family and sanity!! Oh, she co-operated! Yeah!!

Sarah: Way to go on your run! I’m so impressed :D

Trish: I’m drinking a Diet Dr. Pepper! Good for you on cutting down. I think I have maybe 2-3? a week. My DH is the same way on hair. I know he really didn’t love it when I got 5 inches cut off after the wedding last year. I’m sure he’s very happy now though b/c since I’m growing my bangs out I figure I’ll grow the rest out too. I’m thinking about getting it layered so it has some body. It’s stick straight and hardly holds any curl. I hate to get a perm b/c it’s taken me so long to get it healthy. I tried to get my guy to go to WW with me as well. He wouldn’t but has come up with his own exercise routine and eating pattern. He can do it so easily on his own, it really frustrates me!

Stacey: Congrats on your loss!

Kay: You are doing such a wonderful job on the smoking! Keep up the good work. Hubby and I can’t wait until we have a basement so we can put a workout room down there. We really enjoy working out together (I love weights) but hardly get to do it with my hectic schedule.

Kirsty: I love reading your posts. When you say you are rubbish, what do you mean? Rubbish here is like junk or trash. Are you saying you are trashy?? :devil: :lol: Here we go with the British vs American lingo!

Angie: 3.5#!! Wow, that’s wonderful!!! That first five feels so good :D

Suzanne: Tell your b/f that he’s going to get his a$$ kicked by all of us for that comment!!!

Slinko!!! I’m so glad you joined. I think you will find that the program is very easy as far as how it works. Be prepared for some shocking point values on foods you thought were ‘OK’. It can be worked together though so you don’t feel deprived all the time. I didn’t tell anyone for a long time that I was on WW. It will come with time so don’t worry about it!


You know, just replying to you guys helps with things sometimes!

I couldn't think of a catchy subject so I didn't put one.
First...
Brenda: Don't eat the fried fish! I had some Thursday night and my tummy was on a roller coaster all night long!
Suzanne: Kick your b/f in the butt! Simply the fact that you are posting AND on WW just goes to show how wrong he is!! Also, my mom gave me some of the BEST advice on guys....if they don't do stuff now, they probably won't change after you're married.
Congrats to everyone on losses and to those who gained, don't look back. My leader last night said stepping on the scale is not uh, well actually I forgot what it was exactly but basically, you are succeeding simply by going to WI and getting the truth. Way to go!!

Now, I got an idea from Trish when I first started posting here and it's wonderful!! For each day you are OP, put a star, sticker or something similar on the calendar. That way, it encourages you to be honest. For example, I've been on a serious plateau since the end of February. I've been playing with the last 3 pounds and I'm sick of it. I haven't even reached virgin fat! So, my fiance agreed that if I stayed OP and excercised each day for a week then he would buy me a pedicure. My feet really need it!! So, yesterday when I ate the Easter candy, I actually wrote it down and used some of my banked points. So far so good. I'm hoping that this mini-attitude change will push me over the plateau and get me back on track.
Whew!
That was a mouthful. My boss called me while I was writing this so I had to take a break and "listen" :)
I should get back to work...

Hi all!

It's really strange to be home during the day and see all the posts pop up. Usually when I get home everyone is done for the day but me.

Excuse me if I don't post to everyone, but I'm feeling crappy I have a doctors appt. tommorrow morning for this stomach thing I can't shake. My boss is getting aggravated but I can't do anything about it. :?:

I am trying to get back OP today so far so good. Of course since I have already eaten most of the food in the house it can't be that hard.

Going to take a nap :yawn: before General Hospital be back later.

Y'all have a great day! :)

Hi girlies. This will be pretty short. I should be working. Argh. I am just not in the writing groove this week, which is a problem since I have a big story due Friday. I need to be in a little room with no phone, no police scanner, and no other distractions. I'll probably stay late tonight so I can work when it's more quiet in the newsroom.

Shame on me. I didn't go to WI today because I was so afraid I had gained. My home scale was iffy, and I've been in such an ornery mood all week I didn't want to risk being even more depressed. Now I just need to get myself back on track and lose by next week! Oh, darn. I just realized I'll be out of state at a training thing and I don't know if I'll be able to make another meeting. I'll be in classes pretty much all day. So maybe I'll go Friday or Saturday morning.

Sarah: I had heard Gwyneth Paltrow was going to be in a movie wearing a fat suit. Julia Roberts, too? I just may boycott both those movies. And even though I really like Bridget Jones, I wish they had picked a more realistic-looking actress to start. Kate Winslet would have been great, but I heard she turned the part down.

Well, I am going to make myself write for the next hour. After I go get coffee, I think. AHHHHH! Some willpower, PLEASE?!

Stacey: I think we were posting at the same time. Great idea! You know, the first time I joined WW, waaay back in 1992, they had a different membership card that had a little "weight-line," kind of like a time line, at the back of the card. You could cross off each pound lost and the leader would gave out "bravo" stickers or sneaker (for exercise) stickers to put at places along the card. I loved that little thing. It helped you really see how far you'd gone. I don't know why WW ever did away with it. There also used to be a place on the card to put a "before" picture.

Happy afternoon!!

Jen ~ Your hair sounds wonderful. I know what you mean about DH though, mine loves long hair on women, so I didn't know how he would react when I chopped all mine off, but he really likes it. It took a week or so for him to say that though, I think he needed a little "sinking in" time! I live in southwest Wis., (Platteville), so we are in major flood area, but I live on a hill, so I am not too worried!


Sarah ~ That is terrific about your mile run, I envy those that can run, terrific form of exercise...keep up the good work, you will be a 5 mile runner soon! :) That is also super about DH joining, I know a lot of men that don't take very much pride in how the look, or being healthy, nice to see some out there that do.

Trish ~ I need to get to Ann Taylor! I love that store too, haven't been there in ages....

Stacey ~ WAY TO GO ON THE LOSS!!!!!!

Shalyne ~ Have fun tomorrow, I am sure whatever you do will be fun!

Kay ~ Way to think positive about a new week of eating. I am in an exercise funk now too, but I know my second wind will come soon.

Hi Lisa!

Angie ~ AWESOME LOSS!!!!! You go girl!!!!

Suzanne ~ My advice to you on your BF, nip it in the bud now, if you don't say anything, it tends to get worse. I have found with my DH, if I don't spell it out for him, he won't do it. I have long since given up waiting for a suprise clean house when I get home. Now I just order him around and tell him what has to be done. Not glamorous, but it gets the jobs done!!!!

Slinko ~ It is wonderful having you here, stick with it, the weight will begin to melt off soon, then you will wonder why you didn't join sooner! It is wonderful support here!

Hi Steph, good luck with the little monitor! I am spoiled now, I have a 21 inch monitor at work, and a 19 inch one at home. Just call me a computer nerd!!!

Brenda ~ Don't be too hard on yourself. I get to be the same way. I do so well for a couple months, then I get into a funk of not eating well, and no exercise, and it takes me a while to get refreshed and back on the wagon. Get back on and tackle one thing at a time, one day at a time. You are doing so well!

Casey ~ I hope you feel better soon, bosses need to understand we are humans and have lives outside of work!!!

Kim ~ You poor girl, you have such a demanding job! Hang in there! Take a few breaks and visit us!!

Well, I am planning on a walk with the kids after work, don't have much ambition this afternoon, so I am sure I will be back! :)

Take care!

Well I'm with Brenda in the gainers category. I know I got what I expected, but it still hurts. I gained 2#!!!! To top that off, work is sucking big time and I found out that I can't make the deadline to apply for grad school. The deadline is June 1 and I haven't even taken the GMAT yet. In fact I just got the books to prepare. Also, the school I want to go to only lets you start in the Fall so I have to wait another YEAR!!! Maybe I'll get my teacher's certificate this summer and teach HS computers while I wait. I just want to curl into a ball and whine about how I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up, but I can't because I have a meeting until 8 p.m. I can't even go to football tonight to burn all of my aggressions or have a cig.

Ok sorry for the outburst. I hope you all are having a better day.

Hello,

Well, I just worte a nice little letter to the bf. At the end I wrote to take my harsh words with a grain of salt because I am pmsing. But ya know, if he gets mad and defensive so be it.

We are going to NYC this weekend and I am on the fence about how excited I am. It will be nice to get away and stuff but money is a little tight this month. After this week I have only 3 more weeks until I am done with this job and move onto grad school. Now that schedule is going to be a juggling act. I hope I don't get stressed out too much. I still have to look for a part time job and I don't know whether I should go for a part time nanny gig or a regular on the clock job at a clothing store or something like that. I could also look at the college if they need part time admin help or something like that. The less stress the better....any opinons out there?

I really like Kate Winslet, she is healthy, I also really like Drew Barrymore and am sooooo happy that she married Tom Green, call me crazy but I think Tom Green is a sweetie and he better be good to Drew! I also like Rose McGowan...she is skinny but has a decent bust and doesn't hide it. Well, in general I like actresses that are more true to size than the really skinny ones. I think some magazine showed that a couple actresses have been looking more healthy lately. I think one of them was Ashley Judd.

Well, should get back to work....thanks for letting me rant.

First of all...
Kay: Hang in there! I'm rooting for you!
Kim: Get to work! haha just kidding. I'm not working, either.
Kirsty: The big day is 79 days away. EEEEKKKK!!! Where has the time gone?? I only get nervous when I think of the things I haven't done. But, there is really nothing pressing right now other than getting the bridesmaid dresses made, picking out tuxedos, ordering a groom's cake, etc. :)
Ok, back to work.

HI girls, can I go home yet??????

Tonya - that's awesome about the haircut. I've always had long hair (to hide my cubby face) - so I've decided as soon as I get to 150 I'm going to get it cut sort of short. i think it will be fun.

Sarah - That's cool your hubby is joining WW. I bet it will be more fun with a partner in this.

Trish - I've always loved Diet Dr Pepper too. It tastes almost like the real thing. And also, it tastes okay at room temp - whereas diet coke burns when it's a room temp. I only mention this, because my drinks usually warm up a little befoer I've finished them. Do y'all know what drink I LOVE LOVE LOVE??? Diet Mountain Dew!! It's awesome. I know, I know... it's got more caffiene than all the others combined... but I think Diet Mt. Dew is just like the real one.

TxAggie and Brenda - Tough about the gains. I have a feeling had we had the meeting Monday, I'd be in the same boat as you girls. Monday was a state holiday in MA - good thing! Now at least I have another week to make up for it all.

Brenda - I'll be over at 8:30 to watch the game :) Need me to bring anything *wink* GO AVS!!!!!!

Kirsty - Thanks for the encouragement!

Angie - WOW. 3.5! awesome.

Slinko - Definately make sure you like your leader. That made a HUGE difference for me. I think it's important to really like and respect your leader, especially since I go to mine for support when I need to.

Alright ladies... back to work!

Lisa

Kay... I took the GMAT. It really isn't that bad. I hate standardized tests but if I had to take one over again it'd prolly be that one LOL.

Hey girls, had a huge migrane yesterday and missed work (get paid by the hour so not optimal!)

I haven't read any of the posts from today or yesterday, but I had to vent.....

B/f's sister came to town today, and she is staying for four months......so he phones me at like 1 and says he is going out iwth her, and he won't pick me up, so I have to walk about 35 min home after work...but he wanted to know if I want to come over for dinner (?) now its like I have to be
invited, which will suck. I don't mean to complain or be sulky or
jealous, but before it was like a given, if we were seeing eachother, I'd see
him after work, or if he was out he'd pick me up, stuff like that.
And now, its odd. B/c she is living there. I am trying to be really good
about this b/c if she gets a job in Banff she won't be here very often
anyway, and of course, the novetly will wear off somewhat as well, I
hope. And so he will be inclined to hang out with me again.

There goes that attention stuff again...and of course I can't
compete with his sister either.

AND of course, I couldn't talk to anyone about this but you guys, I know I sound so babyish, but I feel this way, for some odd reason, and I keep telling myself I am being stupid, after all, he can't have hochmagandy with her, but I think he'd choose to hang out with her over me. I
am glad she is here, but four months is a LONG TIME. I mean that is how
long until my "timelimit" is up...and until he "stays or goes", remember?

I just hope he lets her have time to herself in his apt and comes
to visit me in mine. and that it isn't always the three of us,
would be nice ot have some two of us times as well...you know?

I am worried how this will pan out! Does anyone understand or am I a total freak???? Wait, I might not want the truth on that one....

I know some of you are scolding my silently :nono: I know I know, how lame am I??? I mean REALLY!!!!!

At WI am up like .5. So I won't change my signature b/c I am PMSing and very depressed as it is!!

Will print off posts and reply later.

ARGH!!! :?:

Belle

Just recieved phone call from my best friend. Her fiance got a job in Victoria and is moving away with her. She leaves in June, he leaves in May.

You know, I have never asked for much in my life - just a couple of good friends, not even a couple, just one or two friends, and maybe if I am lucky, a b/f that loves me and wants a future with me. That is it. I have never had an overwhelming need to claw my way to the top of the corporate ladder or have tons of material things, or to be the most popular in my class, none of that. I just wanted a couple of close, warm, giving relationships in my life.

And it seems whenever I make a friend, a real true blue, there when you need them friend, they die, leave, or just turn out to be something else. adn in the way of b/f's, there is always something they want more than me. With Giles, it was gambling, with Mark, it was his ex and with current b/f, it's his career.

Ali - you know "all I want is you"? Well, that is how I feel about b/f. Except he doesn't offer me extrordinary things, he just wants material success, more money, more advancement. I want him. I think we can be happy where ever we are doing whatever we do with however amount of money, so long as we love eachother and have fun and enjoy life.

I don't get it you guys.


Now I am very sad and I don't want to have dinner with b/f and his sister. I want to go to my mom's and cry on her shoulder (already called her to cry).

Not only that, my dog just had all her top teeth out. Was going to be only one but they found a bunch loose. Poor little rugrat!! I feel so bad for her.....

There are days I wonder why, oh why did I get out of bed.

Belle :(

BELLLLLLLEEEE.... Oh cheer up. Life is rough some times, but then it gets better.... I know it will for you too! I have been in your shoes and it lasted awhile for me, but everything changed. Just look at all the positives in your life... take the time to write them down. I bet there are a lot of GREAT things in your life that are being shadowed at the moment!!!

I know I don't have great words of wisdom, but I hate to see people in the dumps. I hate it when I am in the dumps!!!

Take some more Belle time and relax in your NEW apartment... (see there is a positive thing!!).

Belle :angel:

I know what you mean about his choosing her over you. I had big fight with BF over weekend because if we have plans and his parents want to do something not even important they always win. If he didn't see them often or ever do anything with them it would be different but he lives with and spends every waking moment with them. I know how it feels to want to be first once and a while.

Go take a bubble bath or something and have Belle-time.

PS wouldn't worry about the gain it seems like most of us have or think we will this week.

Hello all,

Well, I called my bf at work~ I know I am weak! and he sounded happy to hear from me so I gave in. I just told him that I had written him a letter but I wasn't so mad anymore. He laughed. He did say he was sorry about the "becoming a porker" comment and said he meant it as he wanted to see me eat something more nutritous than crackers for dinner. Anyways, I just told him he knew I was sensitive and it was mean. He said I am mean to him sometimes too. Oh well ya know~~it will work out in due time....I hope!

BELLE!~~ I am so with you on pmsing....I'm sure that's why I was so angry before. About the sister...I had stuff to work out about my bf's sister too. my bf is very close to his sis and I got so jealous, I thought he might as well marry her!!! It was crazy...I even thought the same thing as you....at least he couldn't have sex with her! but, after awhile it wore off and now I like her and when she calls most of the time she only talks to me now!! I never had a sister too so I like being able to girl talk with her. however, I do think if your bf said he was going to pick you up from work he should have made that a priority and not told he he wasn't going to. I'm sure you guys will still have alone time. his sis probably already knows that she has to give you two alone time. the shock of it will wear off eventually and everything will be back to normal. hang in there and remember your belle time. :D stay strong! also, when i talked to my counselor about it at one point he told me for now i had to deal with being put in the backseat (hypothetically) but there will be a time when you should expect to be pit in the front seat.

okay now~~almost time for my callers to come in. have a good one everyone!

The truth is though I know I should be looking at the positives, I can't find any. I mean, last night I was wondering why I moved out. I miss my puppies, I miss my mom, I miss having someone to come home to, even if they are doing something else, when I go home to my apt, I am lonely, its empty, no dogs to cuddle, nothing.

I hate when I feel so overwhelmed with loneliness, like I do now. And now my best friend is going away too. I don' thave many friends, I lost all my HS friends and I didn't have too much time in university to make new ones, jsut a couple, some not really worth keeping. she was a true blue friend. And of course, my b/f somehow contributes to that.

I wish I could close my eyes and make the past 8 months disappear. I'd make v. different choices.

I would have stayed at Trans Alta, not gone to the shelter, would have not dated b/f - too much pain and attachment. Would have travelled instead of moving out.

Well, its a good thing its almost time for my long trek home, only 40 more min.

Thanks Jen, for thinking of me though!! I think I am in a real rut right now.....

Hey Kim, can I jump on your boat again? I think I can't tread water much longer..... ;)

B/f just called to tell me that he wont pick me up but wants me to walk to his place after work cuz its shorter for dinner. Not sure I can do that, am feeling v. sorry for myself right now, and I think I need to vent. Hopefully the walk will help....

Belle

Belle

Belle, honey, I'm so sorry you're down. I think it's all perfectly understandable. I think the best way to handle your b/f's sister is to sit down with him, say something like, "Look I know your sister's going to be here and she's important to you, but it's important to me that we still have some time together, too." I wouldn't think that he would blow you off she because she was there, and I would think that she wouldn't want to be completely smothered by him, either, the whole time she was there! Maybe today happened because she did just get into town and he wanted to catch up with her. If he wanted to do that alone, you really can't blame him. And inviting you to dinner did show that he wanted to include you in her visit.

Hormones do funny things to us! :dizzy:

As for living on your own, enjoy it! Remember how much you wanted to be on your own. Maybe you could get a puppy or kitten? Training can be tough ... I adopted older dogs because I knew I wouldn't be able to devote a lot of training time to them. When I got them, Toby was 8 months, Stella was 1 year. I've had Toby for 5 years ... he was my lifesaver through all my sad, lonely times! (That still happens now, and those two dogs give the best hugs!)

Speaking of puppies, I have to go home and feed mine. Then I'll probably come back here and work! Awful thought, but I have no choice.

Hang in there! And BIG HUG! :D