Rymsh
02-25-2001, 06:26 AM
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sweetsurrender
02-25-2001, 05:26 PM
Hi, everyone!
I'm back from wherever it is that I've been to join you all again. Honestly, though, I've been on vacation, trying to stay caught up at school, visiting a friend who's in the hospital, and all of that good stuff. Needless to say, that made it kinda hard to a) stay awake past 9 pm, and b) post with any regularity. I just got the bf off to work and am waiting to go myself, so I thought I'd stop and write a note.
I took last week off the program. I thought that maybe I was so tired because I wasn't feeding my body enough, but that turned out not to be it... plus I gained about 4 pounds. It's no big deal this time, though. I'm firmly back OP starting over again today.
Now if I could just figure out why all I want to do is sleep, I'd be happy. I need to make a doctor's appointment to see what's wrong with me. I go to work, come home, sleep, wake up, go to the hospital, come home, sleep, wake up, eat dinner... you get the point. Urgh.
In any event... I didn't want you all to think that I'd forgotten about you. I missed each and every one of you, so here I am. :) Now, it's off to work and then to the grocery store to pick up some healthier food than we have in the house. ;)
Kendra
I'm back from wherever it is that I've been to join you all again. Honestly, though, I've been on vacation, trying to stay caught up at school, visiting a friend who's in the hospital, and all of that good stuff. Needless to say, that made it kinda hard to a) stay awake past 9 pm, and b) post with any regularity. I just got the bf off to work and am waiting to go myself, so I thought I'd stop and write a note.
I took last week off the program. I thought that maybe I was so tired because I wasn't feeding my body enough, but that turned out not to be it... plus I gained about 4 pounds. It's no big deal this time, though. I'm firmly back OP starting over again today.
Now if I could just figure out why all I want to do is sleep, I'd be happy. I need to make a doctor's appointment to see what's wrong with me. I go to work, come home, sleep, wake up, go to the hospital, come home, sleep, wake up, eat dinner... you get the point. Urgh.
In any event... I didn't want you all to think that I'd forgotten about you. I missed each and every one of you, so here I am. :) Now, it's off to work and then to the grocery store to pick up some healthier food than we have in the house. ;)
Kendra
texaslady
02-25-2001, 08:44 PM
Good morning, girls!
Kendra! Nice to have you back with us again. I was wondering what happened to you! You sound exactly like me as far as going off program. I can gain 4 or more pounds in just one week! Considering how long it takes me to lose 4 pounds, you would think that alone would keep me honest. But not always, unfortunately! You probably show check with a dr about your fatigue - maybe you are anemic. Do you take a good multi vitamin? My dd, who is about your age, has the same problem sometimes. She has kept a grueling work & school schedule for the past several years, as well as gym workouts several times a day (to deal with stress!) and is tired A LOT! (Plus, she's skinny as a rail - doesn't eat properly either - afraid she might gain a pound). She has found if she takes a multi-vitamin and extra vitamin B, she feels better. I think we all just do too much! We say all we do is get up, go to work/school, come home. But that's not true - we sandwich in a whole other life in those other hours. Enought of my Mom talk - just take care of yourself, OK?
Carol - You know I have heard the mind is the first to go when you get OLD! <IMG SRC="http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif"> Missed your PT appointment, huh? Well, I am at least glad your back is feeling better and you are on the mend with your crud, too. Wish I could send you some of our warm weather - it was 80 yesterday! :) It rained off and on, but altogether not a bad day! We had a little front come through late last night but it was 60 when I got up.
Nancy - Teens have an interesting sleep schedule, don't they? I could barely every drag my dd out of bed from the time she was about 14 to her early 20's. Payback is here now, though. She gets up at 5:00 every morning for the gym & work, and now finds she can't sleep late even when she wants to! I am sure your son will be better with his "check-in" next time. Once they realize they get greater responsibility if they keep in touch, it doesn't take long for them to do so! Brrr! A jigsaw puzzle sure sounds good to me with that kind of beach weather!
Saara - Carol has a good idea! Ask your roomie if she would like to join in our group! I'm glad you will have someone else in WW for support. It always helps to have a WW buddy - as we all certainly can attest to! And you need to cut back on some of those work hours - your "job" is school, remember? How are the "peace talks" going?
Liz - You know your question got me to thinking about how the program has changed my eating habits. Like you, I could easily eat day to dusk - that part hasn't changed. But I automatically make so much better choices now. I probably haven't had red meat more than half dozen times in the past 18 months - and I used to eat it a LOT. I never purchase ANYTHING at the store without checking out the label info and I put things back on the shelf if it has too many points to make me confortable! Before WW, I bought anything I wanted and never thought to look at a lable. I don't eat butter anymore - but that is more a lactose thing than WW! But I have discovered the joys of low point honey on my toast instead!
Jan - Sorry about your Dad's eyesight but am glad there is some treatment to help him. He sounds like a remarkable guy - I can't wait to meet him! Get those bluebonnets going now - we want to show them to Carol & Janet! There are not any blooming around here yet although I have friends who were up in the hill country last week-end who said at least some of the wildflowers are blooming now - but not the bluebonnets or paintbrush yet. I am beginning to think my dd may have schedules her engagement pics a little too early - March 10 may not see the full wildflower effect yet. We'll see. It may rain that day anyway and they will have to take a later date.
Joyce - I am so sorry you have been sick for so long! That stuff has been pretty terrible around here, too. I count myself fortunate it skipped me - or at least so far. You know it will take many weeks for you to get your full strength back, don't you? So do not overdo and take time to rest every day if you can. Anyway, we are glad you are back.
Tomorrow is my dd's defense of her Master's thesis. She will present her paper to her committee. God willing, they will sign off on it tomorrow night and she will truly be done with the darn thing! She has been working on it like gangbusters for about 18 months now, but has been going to night school for the classwork since 1995. Poor child deserves a break, that's for sure. Additionaly, she has just about ruined her health over this thing. Mostly that's because she doesn't know how to do ANYTHING in moderation. To her way of thinking - if 100% is good, then 1000% must be 10 times better! That's a genetic trait she got from her Dad - not her Mom.
Another fun thing - her wedding gown arrived on Friday. I just happened to call the bridal shop to get a progress report and they said they had just pulled it out of the box. I didn't tell dd - I wanted her to be focused on the presentation tomorrow & not dwelling on picking up the gown. The shop will probably call her on Monday, but I am hoping she won't get the message until she gets back from the university Monday night.
I went with dd to get a perm yesterday moring. She has waist length hair so you can imagine that was an all morning long ordeal. She had her nails done the night before. When we got home, I told her how nice she looked and she said, Well, I figure if those guys don't sign my paper Monday night I may have to strangle them. And I want my mug shots to look good! <IMG SRC="http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif">
Hi to Rebecca, Nancy & anyone else I may have missed. Gotta go, girls. Have a wonderful Sunday!
[This message has been edited by texaslady (edited 02-25-2001).]
Kendra! Nice to have you back with us again. I was wondering what happened to you! You sound exactly like me as far as going off program. I can gain 4 or more pounds in just one week! Considering how long it takes me to lose 4 pounds, you would think that alone would keep me honest. But not always, unfortunately! You probably show check with a dr about your fatigue - maybe you are anemic. Do you take a good multi vitamin? My dd, who is about your age, has the same problem sometimes. She has kept a grueling work & school schedule for the past several years, as well as gym workouts several times a day (to deal with stress!) and is tired A LOT! (Plus, she's skinny as a rail - doesn't eat properly either - afraid she might gain a pound). She has found if she takes a multi-vitamin and extra vitamin B, she feels better. I think we all just do too much! We say all we do is get up, go to work/school, come home. But that's not true - we sandwich in a whole other life in those other hours. Enought of my Mom talk - just take care of yourself, OK?
Carol - You know I have heard the mind is the first to go when you get OLD! <IMG SRC="http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif"> Missed your PT appointment, huh? Well, I am at least glad your back is feeling better and you are on the mend with your crud, too. Wish I could send you some of our warm weather - it was 80 yesterday! :) It rained off and on, but altogether not a bad day! We had a little front come through late last night but it was 60 when I got up.
Nancy - Teens have an interesting sleep schedule, don't they? I could barely every drag my dd out of bed from the time she was about 14 to her early 20's. Payback is here now, though. She gets up at 5:00 every morning for the gym & work, and now finds she can't sleep late even when she wants to! I am sure your son will be better with his "check-in" next time. Once they realize they get greater responsibility if they keep in touch, it doesn't take long for them to do so! Brrr! A jigsaw puzzle sure sounds good to me with that kind of beach weather!
Saara - Carol has a good idea! Ask your roomie if she would like to join in our group! I'm glad you will have someone else in WW for support. It always helps to have a WW buddy - as we all certainly can attest to! And you need to cut back on some of those work hours - your "job" is school, remember? How are the "peace talks" going?
Liz - You know your question got me to thinking about how the program has changed my eating habits. Like you, I could easily eat day to dusk - that part hasn't changed. But I automatically make so much better choices now. I probably haven't had red meat more than half dozen times in the past 18 months - and I used to eat it a LOT. I never purchase ANYTHING at the store without checking out the label info and I put things back on the shelf if it has too many points to make me confortable! Before WW, I bought anything I wanted and never thought to look at a lable. I don't eat butter anymore - but that is more a lactose thing than WW! But I have discovered the joys of low point honey on my toast instead!
Jan - Sorry about your Dad's eyesight but am glad there is some treatment to help him. He sounds like a remarkable guy - I can't wait to meet him! Get those bluebonnets going now - we want to show them to Carol & Janet! There are not any blooming around here yet although I have friends who were up in the hill country last week-end who said at least some of the wildflowers are blooming now - but not the bluebonnets or paintbrush yet. I am beginning to think my dd may have schedules her engagement pics a little too early - March 10 may not see the full wildflower effect yet. We'll see. It may rain that day anyway and they will have to take a later date.
Joyce - I am so sorry you have been sick for so long! That stuff has been pretty terrible around here, too. I count myself fortunate it skipped me - or at least so far. You know it will take many weeks for you to get your full strength back, don't you? So do not overdo and take time to rest every day if you can. Anyway, we are glad you are back.
Tomorrow is my dd's defense of her Master's thesis. She will present her paper to her committee. God willing, they will sign off on it tomorrow night and she will truly be done with the darn thing! She has been working on it like gangbusters for about 18 months now, but has been going to night school for the classwork since 1995. Poor child deserves a break, that's for sure. Additionaly, she has just about ruined her health over this thing. Mostly that's because she doesn't know how to do ANYTHING in moderation. To her way of thinking - if 100% is good, then 1000% must be 10 times better! That's a genetic trait she got from her Dad - not her Mom.
Another fun thing - her wedding gown arrived on Friday. I just happened to call the bridal shop to get a progress report and they said they had just pulled it out of the box. I didn't tell dd - I wanted her to be focused on the presentation tomorrow & not dwelling on picking up the gown. The shop will probably call her on Monday, but I am hoping she won't get the message until she gets back from the university Monday night.
I went with dd to get a perm yesterday moring. She has waist length hair so you can imagine that was an all morning long ordeal. She had her nails done the night before. When we got home, I told her how nice she looked and she said, Well, I figure if those guys don't sign my paper Monday night I may have to strangle them. And I want my mug shots to look good! <IMG SRC="http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif">
Hi to Rebecca, Nancy & anyone else I may have missed. Gotta go, girls. Have a wonderful Sunday!
[This message has been edited by texaslady (edited 02-25-2001).]
JanetMae
02-25-2001, 09:12 PM
Hi Kendra! So good to hear from you again! I think it's wonderful that you are re-committing to program this week; I *know* you'll succeed, you sound very serious. And I agree w/Texaslady, best to see a doctor about that fatigue. Hmm; being dehydrated causes fatigue; are you drinking all your water? They say to divide your weight in half, and drink that many ounces a day. Caffeine drinks don't count; in fact, they counteract the water.
Texaslady, yes, lots of other wildflowers are already blooming, like phlox, and even one paintbrush in the front yard; I think the bluebonnets are on the verge, as I saw some blooming 40 miles south of here. They bloom here sooner than the hill country, as we're warmer. We'll keep our fingers crossed! Good luck to your DD on the thesis defense; I remember mine, and it turned out to be a much "kinder and gentler" experience than I'd anticipated. I'm sure hers will be too!
Carol, glad you had some time for fun stuff this weekend! I hope your weather improves soon; you're right, I wouldn't be able to take those walks in weather like yours. I feel brave when I just walk in the rain; can't imagine walking in the snow!
JOYce, I'm so glad you're feeling better; a month is a long time to have the crud!! Now that you're back on your feet, are you gearing up to make Easter eggs again? I remember last March, when you joined the group (March 7! You were the 4th to join!) that's what you were doing. Congrats on the compliment; I know you certainly deserved it!! :)
DH and I are going out for our Sunday morning walk; it's sunny and almost warm. Sure hope that weather holds for next weekend! Btw, did you know this group started on March 3, 2000, so we are nearing our first anniversary? Tiger Lily (Janet), wherever you are, many thanks. Would love to hear from you again!
Everyone have a great Sunday! Hi to Saara, Rebecca, Janet, Linda, Liz, Nancy, and Nancy in TC! Hope you are all having a wonderful OP weekend!
Regards,
Jan
Texaslady, yes, lots of other wildflowers are already blooming, like phlox, and even one paintbrush in the front yard; I think the bluebonnets are on the verge, as I saw some blooming 40 miles south of here. They bloom here sooner than the hill country, as we're warmer. We'll keep our fingers crossed! Good luck to your DD on the thesis defense; I remember mine, and it turned out to be a much "kinder and gentler" experience than I'd anticipated. I'm sure hers will be too!
Carol, glad you had some time for fun stuff this weekend! I hope your weather improves soon; you're right, I wouldn't be able to take those walks in weather like yours. I feel brave when I just walk in the rain; can't imagine walking in the snow!
JOYce, I'm so glad you're feeling better; a month is a long time to have the crud!! Now that you're back on your feet, are you gearing up to make Easter eggs again? I remember last March, when you joined the group (March 7! You were the 4th to join!) that's what you were doing. Congrats on the compliment; I know you certainly deserved it!! :)
DH and I are going out for our Sunday morning walk; it's sunny and almost warm. Sure hope that weather holds for next weekend! Btw, did you know this group started on March 3, 2000, so we are nearing our first anniversary? Tiger Lily (Janet), wherever you are, many thanks. Would love to hear from you again!
Everyone have a great Sunday! Hi to Saara, Rebecca, Janet, Linda, Liz, Nancy, and Nancy in TC! Hope you are all having a wonderful OP weekend!
Regards,
Jan
gmalil
02-26-2001, 05:14 AM
Happy sunday all!
JAN!, you are a walking encyclopedia! you must take lots of notes or have a lot better memory than I have!! you know when we started, who started it, and 'everything' else!! I am impressed!
And yes,I am gearing up for Easter eggs. I bought some new molds at the last show so will have more sizes to pour this year. I usually make them for placecards for Easter dinner. The girls will be gone to visit their sister in Oklahoma for Easter this year, so don't know how big a dinner I will have. I might just get a head start on enjoying a relaxing week!
texaslady HOW neat that you can keep the wedding gown a secret!! I'll bet you are dying to see her in it again! what is the wedding date? Good luck on those engagement pix! I hope the flowers cooperate.
Is she still wearing boots? and did she paint the soles? such an exciting time!
We had a wonderful birthday dinner last night, worth waiting for! We went to a really nice *special occasion* place, that has lots of extra service. Even the waiter has an assistant who shadows him around, to give extra service. And we had a cozy booth in front of a fireplace, was great on the rainy night that it was!
Must go!
~~~
JOYce
JAN!, you are a walking encyclopedia! you must take lots of notes or have a lot better memory than I have!! you know when we started, who started it, and 'everything' else!! I am impressed!
And yes,I am gearing up for Easter eggs. I bought some new molds at the last show so will have more sizes to pour this year. I usually make them for placecards for Easter dinner. The girls will be gone to visit their sister in Oklahoma for Easter this year, so don't know how big a dinner I will have. I might just get a head start on enjoying a relaxing week!
texaslady HOW neat that you can keep the wedding gown a secret!! I'll bet you are dying to see her in it again! what is the wedding date? Good luck on those engagement pix! I hope the flowers cooperate.
Is she still wearing boots? and did she paint the soles? such an exciting time!
We had a wonderful birthday dinner last night, worth waiting for! We went to a really nice *special occasion* place, that has lots of extra service. Even the waiter has an assistant who shadows him around, to give extra service. And we had a cozy booth in front of a fireplace, was great on the rainy night that it was!
Must go!
~~~
JOYce
Rymsh
02-26-2001, 04:44 PM
Good morning! How can it be Monday already?
Kendra, welcome back! I thought we lost you! But I'm worried about your being so tired all the time! Please go to the doctor and get it checked out!
Texaslady, I wish we had the 80 degrees you had there yesterday! But this summer I'll be glad not to have your weather, I guess! :) I'll keep all my fingers and toes crossed for your daughter today!! How exciting that her gown has arrived!
Jan, how do you remember all this stuff? I'm impressed! I couldn't even tell you for sure when I joined without looking back to see when my first post was. Looks like I've ben with the group since the end of March. It's sort of neat that we'll be having our get togther on the "anniversary" of the group's founding! The wildflowers sound lovely- I'm looking forward to seeing them!!
Joyce, I'm so glad you had such a wonderful birthday dinner!! It sounds like a lovely place! What's their specialty? If you are gearing up for your Easter eggs, spring cannot be too far behind! How is Linda doing? Why doesn't she drop in here any more?
Janet, when I heard about the tornadoes in Missisippi I was all worried about you- then I checked out Mapquest and was relieved to se that they were over 200 miles from you.
Saara,Liz, NJNancy,Nancy TC, Rebecca. hope you had a good weekend.
I had a quiet Sunday. I didn't even go to Trader Joe's. I can't totally shake the crud- still some cough and sinus stuff, and I'm so tired, so I just stayed in. It rained all day anyhow. I did watch my little sweetie for a couple hours while my dd and her dh went to see Castaway. They liked but didn't love it, if that makes sense. My little guy is growing so, and he's such a good natured little fellow. He's starting to lose that baby look now. He does love his grandma- and the feeling is mutual! He's my bestest buddy!
Did you all see about the 1 year old in Canada that wnadered out in the freezing cold in over a diaper- was frozen to the point of her heart stopping and has survived? They are still worried about frost bite. Apparently she wanderd out when mom was asleep on the sofa.
Well, I've got to run. With last weeks's Monday holiday, I'm so far behind! Have a good op Monday, everyone!
Carol
Kendra, welcome back! I thought we lost you! But I'm worried about your being so tired all the time! Please go to the doctor and get it checked out!
Texaslady, I wish we had the 80 degrees you had there yesterday! But this summer I'll be glad not to have your weather, I guess! :) I'll keep all my fingers and toes crossed for your daughter today!! How exciting that her gown has arrived!
Jan, how do you remember all this stuff? I'm impressed! I couldn't even tell you for sure when I joined without looking back to see when my first post was. Looks like I've ben with the group since the end of March. It's sort of neat that we'll be having our get togther on the "anniversary" of the group's founding! The wildflowers sound lovely- I'm looking forward to seeing them!!
Joyce, I'm so glad you had such a wonderful birthday dinner!! It sounds like a lovely place! What's their specialty? If you are gearing up for your Easter eggs, spring cannot be too far behind! How is Linda doing? Why doesn't she drop in here any more?
Janet, when I heard about the tornadoes in Missisippi I was all worried about you- then I checked out Mapquest and was relieved to se that they were over 200 miles from you.
Saara,Liz, NJNancy,Nancy TC, Rebecca. hope you had a good weekend.
I had a quiet Sunday. I didn't even go to Trader Joe's. I can't totally shake the crud- still some cough and sinus stuff, and I'm so tired, so I just stayed in. It rained all day anyhow. I did watch my little sweetie for a couple hours while my dd and her dh went to see Castaway. They liked but didn't love it, if that makes sense. My little guy is growing so, and he's such a good natured little fellow. He's starting to lose that baby look now. He does love his grandma- and the feeling is mutual! He's my bestest buddy!
Did you all see about the 1 year old in Canada that wnadered out in the freezing cold in over a diaper- was frozen to the point of her heart stopping and has survived? They are still worried about frost bite. Apparently she wanderd out when mom was asleep on the sofa.
Well, I've got to run. With last weeks's Monday holiday, I'm so far behind! Have a good op Monday, everyone!
Carol
NJNancy
02-26-2001, 06:43 PM
Good Monday! Hope everyone has a good start to their week!
TexasLady and Jan--- your wildflowers sound wonderful! It must be great to see COLOR outside. It is still grey and some snow cover here in Jersey. That must contribute to the winter blahs. No color intensity to stimulate our senses. Just think how excited we get when the first bulbs start to pop out. That tiny drop of color in an otherwise dull palette invigorates us.
JOYce-- glad to hear from you again. Yikes, you've had it bad. Don't overdo your activities... you are still on the mend and do not want a relapse.... hmmmm.. perhaps you have already had one relapse. Take care.
Do any of you take herbal or specific vitamin supplements? I am sold on the benefits of echinacea. It comes from that pretty purple coneflower! It is an immune system booster. At the first symptoms of a cold, you start taking it and stay on it for 5 days. YOur cold symptoms are less severe and the cold is over sooner. I also take it when I am surrounded by sick kids as a preventative. I've stayed clear this cold season. I give it to my children, too (in liquid form). They are not as diligent as I in maintaining the 5 day, but it helps when they take it.
Jan-- I was inspired by your daily walks. I hadn't walked for 2 days because of weather, but on Sunday evening, the temp rose to a balmy 52! I hit the pavement--- and got blown away with the wind!! I planned my route to walk into the wind on the way out, and had it to my back on the return. It felt good to be out and moving.
Nancy in TC-- did you get dumped on with snow?
JustLiz-- I've been thinking about your question about eating habits. I still have my cravings. I love my butter noodles, candy, cookies... and I eat them... sometimes. I do count them (most of the time!!). But I notice that after having a couple of those foods in the same day or in the same hour, I don't feel well. My mouth feels greasy, my stomach a little queasy. I, too, am a grazer and find that if I eat more frequently, I don't overdo it at any one meal or snack. I usually have veggie soup in the fridge to just heat up a mugful. I make mine with a slice of Velveeta Light cheese in the batch, and it is so satisfying to me. I love Annisette Toast and I keep a box on the counter. At 1 pt, I don't feel like I am overdoing my urge for a crunchy sweet. With WW I have learned to make better choices and to surround myself with better foods. But I still make dumb choices. This past Friday I had pizza with the kids. I had 2 slices and although I counted the 18 pts(!!), after an hour, I was wondering if it was worth the high point count. It seemed so at the time, but I did not have a sense of fullness from it. My key is MINDFUL EATING. I need to give thought to my foods. Last week I had an egg and toast for breakfast. After the meal I had a hankering for something sweet to finish off the meal. A bag of sugar cookies was staring me in the face.... hmmmmm. I walked away and spotted a half orange. I figured I would try the orange first, then if I still needed sweet I would consider the cookie. Well, with a mind to presentation, I peeled the orange, arranged the slices on my plate, and ended my meal with that. My sweet crave was ended. And my gut was fuller from orange than it would have been with a cookie (or 3 or 4!). Lesson learned for me was round out the meal at the start with a balance of salt and sweet. Fill the plate with the good foods, and the you'll see your complete meal from the start. No need to go searching for an additional and probably off program item. This worked this one time for me...no telling if the cookies will win out another time. But hey.. I take this program, one meal at a time... one hour at a time. This time I won! And I can remind myself of that feeling of victory next time I am weakening. But Liz, you've lost 70 pounds... you must have reminders from past successes you can draw on, too. Is it a battle? Sure. It's a WAR!! And we will lose a few battles here and there, but we are looking at the big picture, and in the LONG RUN we will overcome this WAR!
We can do it!!
TexasLady and Jan--- your wildflowers sound wonderful! It must be great to see COLOR outside. It is still grey and some snow cover here in Jersey. That must contribute to the winter blahs. No color intensity to stimulate our senses. Just think how excited we get when the first bulbs start to pop out. That tiny drop of color in an otherwise dull palette invigorates us.
JOYce-- glad to hear from you again. Yikes, you've had it bad. Don't overdo your activities... you are still on the mend and do not want a relapse.... hmmmm.. perhaps you have already had one relapse. Take care.
Do any of you take herbal or specific vitamin supplements? I am sold on the benefits of echinacea. It comes from that pretty purple coneflower! It is an immune system booster. At the first symptoms of a cold, you start taking it and stay on it for 5 days. YOur cold symptoms are less severe and the cold is over sooner. I also take it when I am surrounded by sick kids as a preventative. I've stayed clear this cold season. I give it to my children, too (in liquid form). They are not as diligent as I in maintaining the 5 day, but it helps when they take it.
Jan-- I was inspired by your daily walks. I hadn't walked for 2 days because of weather, but on Sunday evening, the temp rose to a balmy 52! I hit the pavement--- and got blown away with the wind!! I planned my route to walk into the wind on the way out, and had it to my back on the return. It felt good to be out and moving.
Nancy in TC-- did you get dumped on with snow?
JustLiz-- I've been thinking about your question about eating habits. I still have my cravings. I love my butter noodles, candy, cookies... and I eat them... sometimes. I do count them (most of the time!!). But I notice that after having a couple of those foods in the same day or in the same hour, I don't feel well. My mouth feels greasy, my stomach a little queasy. I, too, am a grazer and find that if I eat more frequently, I don't overdo it at any one meal or snack. I usually have veggie soup in the fridge to just heat up a mugful. I make mine with a slice of Velveeta Light cheese in the batch, and it is so satisfying to me. I love Annisette Toast and I keep a box on the counter. At 1 pt, I don't feel like I am overdoing my urge for a crunchy sweet. With WW I have learned to make better choices and to surround myself with better foods. But I still make dumb choices. This past Friday I had pizza with the kids. I had 2 slices and although I counted the 18 pts(!!), after an hour, I was wondering if it was worth the high point count. It seemed so at the time, but I did not have a sense of fullness from it. My key is MINDFUL EATING. I need to give thought to my foods. Last week I had an egg and toast for breakfast. After the meal I had a hankering for something sweet to finish off the meal. A bag of sugar cookies was staring me in the face.... hmmmmm. I walked away and spotted a half orange. I figured I would try the orange first, then if I still needed sweet I would consider the cookie. Well, with a mind to presentation, I peeled the orange, arranged the slices on my plate, and ended my meal with that. My sweet crave was ended. And my gut was fuller from orange than it would have been with a cookie (or 3 or 4!). Lesson learned for me was round out the meal at the start with a balance of salt and sweet. Fill the plate with the good foods, and the you'll see your complete meal from the start. No need to go searching for an additional and probably off program item. This worked this one time for me...no telling if the cookies will win out another time. But hey.. I take this program, one meal at a time... one hour at a time. This time I won! And I can remind myself of that feeling of victory next time I am weakening. But Liz, you've lost 70 pounds... you must have reminders from past successes you can draw on, too. Is it a battle? Sure. It's a WAR!! And we will lose a few battles here and there, but we are looking at the big picture, and in the LONG RUN we will overcome this WAR!
We can do it!!
texaslady
02-26-2001, 07:27 PM
Good morning, girls!
What a SPECTACULAR day we had yesterday! It was 82 and beautiful and sunny. Felt like summer! I had to turn on the AC cause the house got too warm. I did a little yardwork - not much, or I knew I wouldn't be able to get up this a.m.
Nancy - good for you for winning the breakfast battle. I LOVE your reference!!This is indeed a WAR and we fight battles every hour. And though we don't win them all, our goal is to win the war!!
Joyce - I am so glad you got to go out to a really nice place. You and your DH have had a really rough year with this crud. I know weather is not a real issue for you, but I hope you are able to get up and out and enjoy the spring days.
Carol - You're not doing much better with this crud either, are you? We need to send you Get Well vibes so that you are fit & fiddle for this coming week-end! Take care of yourself.
Janet - I though of you too when I heard about the tornados! Glad they weren't in your area. What's going on with you these days - haven't heard from you in a while.
Saara - It occurred to me that maybe your roomate doesn't speak & write English like you do & may not be able to post! I am guilty of "forgetting" you are Finnish because your language skills are so terrific! If she's not proficient in English, she can join vicariously! What's her name?
Jan - Your week-end breakfast sounds yummy. I never though of just using an egg white for pancakes. What a good idea. I usually just get the low fat Aunt Jemima frozen ones. But then I am basically a lazy cook!
I did fix some coca chicken last week, and it was yummy! How did you know when this board started? I think I joined about April, not really sure. Believe that you and Carol and Joyce were already here when I came on board.
Got to go girls. Time for the commute. Hi to anyone I missed. Take care.
What a SPECTACULAR day we had yesterday! It was 82 and beautiful and sunny. Felt like summer! I had to turn on the AC cause the house got too warm. I did a little yardwork - not much, or I knew I wouldn't be able to get up this a.m.
Nancy - good for you for winning the breakfast battle. I LOVE your reference!!This is indeed a WAR and we fight battles every hour. And though we don't win them all, our goal is to win the war!!
Joyce - I am so glad you got to go out to a really nice place. You and your DH have had a really rough year with this crud. I know weather is not a real issue for you, but I hope you are able to get up and out and enjoy the spring days.
Carol - You're not doing much better with this crud either, are you? We need to send you Get Well vibes so that you are fit & fiddle for this coming week-end! Take care of yourself.
Janet - I though of you too when I heard about the tornados! Glad they weren't in your area. What's going on with you these days - haven't heard from you in a while.
Saara - It occurred to me that maybe your roomate doesn't speak & write English like you do & may not be able to post! I am guilty of "forgetting" you are Finnish because your language skills are so terrific! If she's not proficient in English, she can join vicariously! What's her name?
Jan - Your week-end breakfast sounds yummy. I never though of just using an egg white for pancakes. What a good idea. I usually just get the low fat Aunt Jemima frozen ones. But then I am basically a lazy cook!
I did fix some coca chicken last week, and it was yummy! How did you know when this board started? I think I joined about April, not really sure. Believe that you and Carol and Joyce were already here when I came on board.
Got to go girls. Time for the commute. Hi to anyone I missed. Take care.
xstitchingal
02-26-2001, 09:29 PM
Hi Everyone
We went away this weekend and spent some time with my sister, and her family. It was a great time. I love getting to spend time with my sister, and my niece. She is almost 8 months old and a lot of fun! I had a good weekend, had been banking points for the occasion and even brought my own breakfast, snacks and water bottle. I realized that making those small decisions before I left, made my weekend so much easier. :) I also got great compliments on the weight loss and then the compliments repeated by my mom from what my sister said, "Your sister said you look great, can't wait to see you." That kind of thing. Felt really great!
Am in a funk though, feeling sorry for myself because I don't have children yet. Feel like it will never happen and when I feel that way, I eat. :( And I did yesterday, I blew the great weekend I had. I don't know what to do, I just want the weight off. Guess I just need to re-evaluate what needs to be done and get busy. I just get so frustrated and I turn to food, I don't know how to change that and that frustrates me too.
But everyone, I better get going. Have a great day everyone!
Rebecca
We went away this weekend and spent some time with my sister, and her family. It was a great time. I love getting to spend time with my sister, and my niece. She is almost 8 months old and a lot of fun! I had a good weekend, had been banking points for the occasion and even brought my own breakfast, snacks and water bottle. I realized that making those small decisions before I left, made my weekend so much easier. :) I also got great compliments on the weight loss and then the compliments repeated by my mom from what my sister said, "Your sister said you look great, can't wait to see you." That kind of thing. Felt really great!
Am in a funk though, feeling sorry for myself because I don't have children yet. Feel like it will never happen and when I feel that way, I eat. :( And I did yesterday, I blew the great weekend I had. I don't know what to do, I just want the weight off. Guess I just need to re-evaluate what needs to be done and get busy. I just get so frustrated and I turn to food, I don't know how to change that and that frustrates me too.
But everyone, I better get going. Have a great day everyone!
Rebecca
JanetMae
02-27-2001, 04:46 AM
Hi JOYce! Sounds like y'all had a lovely evening, wow, firelight even! We haven't had a fire in the fireplace all winter; it's been too warm. Glad you're feeling better; be sure to follow everyone's advice, and don't overdo! You are always involved in so many neat projects, but don't give in to temptation and take on too much just yet.
Carol, be sure to bring some pix of your little sweetie! I'll bet he's growing up fast. re: The date we started, do you remember when we talked about going on Oprah so we could have a free get-together in Chicago? Well, I was only half joking; I printed out our first few threads so we could document when we started. Maybe we'll *still* get to go on Oprah some day! Wouldn't that be a blast... maybe we'd all get free makeovers or something!
NJNancy, way to go on the walk! I agree, it makes me feel much better too. Things that normally would stress me out don't bother me as much, now that I'm walking so much. And I'm really getting to know my cd collection this way, too! ;)
Texaslady, yes, wasn't it beautiful this weekend? And the SA weather folks say that next weekend will be just as lovely! Not only that, but the bluebonnets ARE starting to bloom now!
Rebecca, I'm so sorry you're feeling down; I can really empathize with your concern over starting a family. But think of it this way: your weight loss journey is a part of that too, as you will be healthier and more able to enjoy that future child when he or she comes into your life! It *will* happen for you, I feel sure! To everything there is a season ...
Hope everyone had a great Monday! Dad and I are heading out to the ranch now, where dh has been cleaning up the old house for our picnic next Sunday morning. :) It will really cheer Dad up to go out there, and to see all the progress dh has made; Dad loves that place, but with his illness last fall, and the chilly weather last month, he hasn't been there in some time.
Hi to Saara, Nancy in TC, Janet, Liz, and Kendra!
Jan
Carol, be sure to bring some pix of your little sweetie! I'll bet he's growing up fast. re: The date we started, do you remember when we talked about going on Oprah so we could have a free get-together in Chicago? Well, I was only half joking; I printed out our first few threads so we could document when we started. Maybe we'll *still* get to go on Oprah some day! Wouldn't that be a blast... maybe we'd all get free makeovers or something!
NJNancy, way to go on the walk! I agree, it makes me feel much better too. Things that normally would stress me out don't bother me as much, now that I'm walking so much. And I'm really getting to know my cd collection this way, too! ;)
Texaslady, yes, wasn't it beautiful this weekend? And the SA weather folks say that next weekend will be just as lovely! Not only that, but the bluebonnets ARE starting to bloom now!
Rebecca, I'm so sorry you're feeling down; I can really empathize with your concern over starting a family. But think of it this way: your weight loss journey is a part of that too, as you will be healthier and more able to enjoy that future child when he or she comes into your life! It *will* happen for you, I feel sure! To everything there is a season ...
Hope everyone had a great Monday! Dad and I are heading out to the ranch now, where dh has been cleaning up the old house for our picnic next Sunday morning. :) It will really cheer Dad up to go out there, and to see all the progress dh has made; Dad loves that place, but with his illness last fall, and the chilly weather last month, he hasn't been there in some time.
Hi to Saara, Nancy in TC, Janet, Liz, and Kendra!
Jan
sweetsurrender
02-27-2001, 05:26 AM
Hi, everyone...
I managed to sleep in again today, but it's only 5 pm and I'm dead tired again, with a night class to go to yet. I'm making a doctor's appointment for tomorrow if I can get one, because now I'm a little freaked out. And this time, I won't let the doctor brush aside what I have to say.
Texaslady, I am indeed anemic... this is something that I've known for a while. However, what you said made me start to wonder if I need to take stronger iron supplements. I'll mention that to my family doctor next time I see him. Thanks for the advice. I've got my fingers crossed for your daughter. I don't defend my senior thesis until May, so I'm not too worried yet. (The key word there is too!)
It wasn't quite 80 degrees here yesterday, but it was close... 73*. It was beautiful; I wore shorts to the hospital last night.
Rebecca, I'm so sorry you're feeling sad. But like Jan said, getting yourself physically ready to have a child is the best thing you can do for the both of you.
Well, my good news for the day is that I've found a babysitting job. I love to babysit, and this woman will pay me more an hour than Starbucks... all to play with kids! As long as I maintain my 20 hours a week there, I get to keep my health benefits... so I'm going to cut back a little (not much) and babysit on the side for some extra money... and some fun!
Kendra
I managed to sleep in again today, but it's only 5 pm and I'm dead tired again, with a night class to go to yet. I'm making a doctor's appointment for tomorrow if I can get one, because now I'm a little freaked out. And this time, I won't let the doctor brush aside what I have to say.
Texaslady, I am indeed anemic... this is something that I've known for a while. However, what you said made me start to wonder if I need to take stronger iron supplements. I'll mention that to my family doctor next time I see him. Thanks for the advice. I've got my fingers crossed for your daughter. I don't defend my senior thesis until May, so I'm not too worried yet. (The key word there is too!)
It wasn't quite 80 degrees here yesterday, but it was close... 73*. It was beautiful; I wore shorts to the hospital last night.
Rebecca, I'm so sorry you're feeling sad. But like Jan said, getting yourself physically ready to have a child is the best thing you can do for the both of you.
Well, my good news for the day is that I've found a babysitting job. I love to babysit, and this woman will pay me more an hour than Starbucks... all to play with kids! As long as I maintain my 20 hours a week there, I get to keep my health benefits... so I'm going to cut back a little (not much) and babysit on the side for some extra money... and some fun!
Kendra
Rymsh
02-27-2001, 05:44 AM
Hi everyone! We've had a pretty day here- temp got to the mid 50's and lots of sunshine. Can spring be far behind?
NYNancy, I like your analogy- weight loss is a war for sure!! And we can all win it- maybe we'll lose a few minor battles along the way, but the end result is what counts. I don't take vits (I know I should). As for herbals, I work for an allergist who doesn't particularly care for them because of the lack of standardization, and the fact that since they are made from plants, etc., people with allergies can have some real problems. For example, chamomile is ragweed, so people allergic to ragweed can have problems with that. So, since I have lots of allergies myself, I don't take 'em- not that millions of people don't have wonderful results- I'm just a little leery.
Texaslady, my day seemed pretty till I read about yours!!!How'd your dd's presentation go? Can I uncross my fingers and toes yet? :D
Rebecca, it sounds like you had a wonderful weekend, and congratulations on the compliments! I know how hard it must be for you to see your little niece, though- but eating won't make that any better! In fact, the better your overall health, the better your chances of getting pregnant may be! Hang in there!!!
Jan, never ask an overindulgent grandma to bring baby pix!!! You'll be SOORRRRYY! http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif Actually, I don't leave home without some! I had forgotten all about the Oprah thingy- so that's how you remember all those dates!! Can't wait to see the blue bonnets- we have a few crocuses popping, but that's about it here. Will we get to meet your dad while we're there? I'd sure like to- he sounds like a great guy, and I'd love to be able to put a face with the person. I'm looking forward to meeting your dh too- I know we'll see him, unless he takes one look at the bunch of us and heads for the hills! :D
Well, I've gotta run. Have a good evening, everyone!
Carol
NYNancy, I like your analogy- weight loss is a war for sure!! And we can all win it- maybe we'll lose a few minor battles along the way, but the end result is what counts. I don't take vits (I know I should). As for herbals, I work for an allergist who doesn't particularly care for them because of the lack of standardization, and the fact that since they are made from plants, etc., people with allergies can have some real problems. For example, chamomile is ragweed, so people allergic to ragweed can have problems with that. So, since I have lots of allergies myself, I don't take 'em- not that millions of people don't have wonderful results- I'm just a little leery.
Texaslady, my day seemed pretty till I read about yours!!!How'd your dd's presentation go? Can I uncross my fingers and toes yet? :D
Rebecca, it sounds like you had a wonderful weekend, and congratulations on the compliments! I know how hard it must be for you to see your little niece, though- but eating won't make that any better! In fact, the better your overall health, the better your chances of getting pregnant may be! Hang in there!!!
Jan, never ask an overindulgent grandma to bring baby pix!!! You'll be SOORRRRYY! http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif Actually, I don't leave home without some! I had forgotten all about the Oprah thingy- so that's how you remember all those dates!! Can't wait to see the blue bonnets- we have a few crocuses popping, but that's about it here. Will we get to meet your dad while we're there? I'd sure like to- he sounds like a great guy, and I'd love to be able to put a face with the person. I'm looking forward to meeting your dh too- I know we'll see him, unless he takes one look at the bunch of us and heads for the hills! :D
Well, I've gotta run. Have a good evening, everyone!
Carol
texaslady
02-27-2001, 07:15 PM
I had the longest post going and I hit the wrong button and I lost it! :( Now I am about out of time!
Just wanted to let you know that dd successfully defended her Master's thesis last night and her committee members signed off on the thing. Now all she has to do is get the dean to add his John Henry to it and its a done deal. It's been along road for her, I am so proud and thankful that its all but over now.
Don't have time to repost all my comments. Kendra - let us know what the Dr. says!
Rebecca - You didn't "blow a whole week-end" - you probably just ruined a day! And that is fixable. Just get back up on program and go on down the road. Returning your body to a healthy state is a good first step in planning for a baby! You have done so well and I am sure the compliments you got this week-end reinforced that! You just hang in there, you hear!
Gotta go. Have a great Tuesday. Jan, Carol & Janet - can't wait for this week-end!
Just wanted to let you know that dd successfully defended her Master's thesis last night and her committee members signed off on the thing. Now all she has to do is get the dean to add his John Henry to it and its a done deal. It's been along road for her, I am so proud and thankful that its all but over now.
Don't have time to repost all my comments. Kendra - let us know what the Dr. says!
Rebecca - You didn't "blow a whole week-end" - you probably just ruined a day! And that is fixable. Just get back up on program and go on down the road. Returning your body to a healthy state is a good first step in planning for a baby! You have done so well and I am sure the compliments you got this week-end reinforced that! You just hang in there, you hear!
Gotta go. Have a great Tuesday. Jan, Carol & Janet - can't wait for this week-end!
justliz
02-27-2001, 07:56 PM
Morning everyone. I have to share that all that snow we got less than a week ago is almost all melted! Can't believe things change so much in such a short time. Makes me ache for spring, though.
Texaslady: congrats to you on your daughter's sucess. You must be so proud. What did she get her degree in?
Kendra: let us know what the doctor says. I hope it is as simple as upping your iron dose. I konw I feel different when I forget my vitamins.
Thanks to everyone who gave me some input regarding changes made since starting ww ( I was going to say "food for thought" but thought better of it LOL) I decided to concentrate on the emotions of my eating. I started to really journal my feelings as well as what I eat everyday. Should be interesting considering I am meeting with my lawyer this week about the initiation of my divorce proceedings. The skank left last August, haven't seen or heard from him since (although mutual friends kindly informed me that he left me for a 19 year old) Since I just relocated to NJ at that time the lawyer told me that I would need to wait until I have been here a year to file. Well the time is now..kind of feel like I have been in a holding pattern since last year and now I can move ahead...mmmm wonder if all this eating is about becoming single again and facing all those challanges....I bet I could "analyze" this to the nth ...everyone wish me luck at the lawyers. I am kind of nervous
thanks for listening to me ramble. everyone hav a great day
Texaslady: congrats to you on your daughter's sucess. You must be so proud. What did she get her degree in?
Kendra: let us know what the doctor says. I hope it is as simple as upping your iron dose. I konw I feel different when I forget my vitamins.
Thanks to everyone who gave me some input regarding changes made since starting ww ( I was going to say "food for thought" but thought better of it LOL) I decided to concentrate on the emotions of my eating. I started to really journal my feelings as well as what I eat everyday. Should be interesting considering I am meeting with my lawyer this week about the initiation of my divorce proceedings. The skank left last August, haven't seen or heard from him since (although mutual friends kindly informed me that he left me for a 19 year old) Since I just relocated to NJ at that time the lawyer told me that I would need to wait until I have been here a year to file. Well the time is now..kind of feel like I have been in a holding pattern since last year and now I can move ahead...mmmm wonder if all this eating is about becoming single again and facing all those challanges....I bet I could "analyze" this to the nth ...everyone wish me luck at the lawyers. I am kind of nervous
thanks for listening to me ramble. everyone hav a great day
sweetsurrender
02-27-2001, 08:43 PM
Good morning, everyone!
Texaslady, congratulations to your daughter (and you, too!) on her thesis! What's she getting her master's in again? I had the same problem with my post... somehow, AOL committed an illegal error and shut down. Luckily for me, I've still got time to repost. :)
Liz, good luck with the lawyers today. Also, congratulations on identifying this stress as an eating challenge. That's so hard for many people... now you can be sure to keep your eating in check, or at least attempt to.
Well, I'm going to lie back down and sleep a little more before class. I'm hoping that I'll start feeling better if I rest lots when I can.
Kendra
Texaslady, congratulations to your daughter (and you, too!) on her thesis! What's she getting her master's in again? I had the same problem with my post... somehow, AOL committed an illegal error and shut down. Luckily for me, I've still got time to repost. :)
Liz, good luck with the lawyers today. Also, congratulations on identifying this stress as an eating challenge. That's so hard for many people... now you can be sure to keep your eating in check, or at least attempt to.
Well, I'm going to lie back down and sleep a little more before class. I'm hoping that I'll start feeling better if I rest lots when I can.
Kendra
Kudzu
02-28-2001, 05:12 AM
Hey girls. Sorry that I have been AWOL again, but things just seem to get more and more hectic in my life. I need to slow down and smell the roses! Speaking of blooming things, spring has definitely sprung around here. Bradford Pears and Japanese Magnolias are our sign that spring is near and they are in full bloom. Bradford Pears are everywhere and it is beautiful to see the mass of white. It was like they all bloomed in unison overnight. Of course, what usually happens is that everything will bud out and then we will have one more good frost that will kill everything. My favorite time is when the azaleas are all in bloom. I can't wait!!
Jan, I can't wait to see the blooming wildflowers and all of your plantings. When my ex-husband and I had our first garden, I was like a little kid. Being from the Delta, John had grown up with gardens. I, on the other hand, being a city girl had missed out on that. My daddy always tried to have a small garden in our backyard, but the squirrels and birds just wouldn't cooperate. When we got married, we lived on a large plantation so we had lots of room to plant. I would go home everyday at lunch and was always amazed how things seemed to grow two inches overnight, especially after a rain. My favorite garden was our fall garden. Our house was surrounded by cotton fields and in the fall I would sit outside by our garden and listen to the sounds of the cotton gins running while watching the sunset over the Mississippi River. Those were such peaceful and happy times!! I can't wait to meet you and your family this weekend. It's almost here!! :)
Liz, good luck with the lawyers. I can certainly empathize with what you are going through. I was divorced after being with my husband for almost 20 years, and another woman was involved. It's a heartbreaking thing to go through, but it will definitely make you a stronger person. I also gained a tremendous amount of weight AFTER my divorce (almost 100 pounds). Most women lose weight after going through a divorce, but food was my comfort. I also think that a part of me was doing it so that I wouldn't have to worry about dating...thus eliminating the possibility of getting hurt again. I didn't think my heart could take it. I eventually got over that feeling, but it wasn't easy to start dating again after being with the same man for so long. If you ever need to talk, I'm just a keystroke away!!
Texaslady, huge congratulations to your DD. I know this will be a huge weight off her mind. Now she can concentrate on her wedding. I will email you soon with my flight information. I can't wait to see you! :)
Carol, ditto to you. I'm really looking forward to this weekend, and I can't believe it's finally here. I went today and bought a cheap carryon so that I don't have to check my luggage. I have never packed light in my life, so we will see if I am up to the challenge. I just hope that I can lift the thing up high enough to put it in the overhead compartment. Maybe some nice, cute, muscle-bound guy will do it for me! Oh...and thanks to you and the others who were concerned about the tornadoes. Just to show you how hectic things have been, I didn't even know that tornadoes had touched down and that five people had been killed until reading your post and then checking the Sunday newspaper...that I hadn't even opened.
Kendra, it's good to have you back. I hate that you are feeling so tired, but hopefully the doctor will be able to help. It's a miserable feeling to want to be able to do things, but not have the energy. Congratulations on getting back on track after your tiny gain...and congratulations on getting the babysitting job. That sounds like it will be a lot of fun!
We are about to do maintenance on our network, so I need to sign off. Hopefully, I can finish posting in a few minutes.
Janet (Kudzu)
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Jan, I can't wait to see the blooming wildflowers and all of your plantings. When my ex-husband and I had our first garden, I was like a little kid. Being from the Delta, John had grown up with gardens. I, on the other hand, being a city girl had missed out on that. My daddy always tried to have a small garden in our backyard, but the squirrels and birds just wouldn't cooperate. When we got married, we lived on a large plantation so we had lots of room to plant. I would go home everyday at lunch and was always amazed how things seemed to grow two inches overnight, especially after a rain. My favorite garden was our fall garden. Our house was surrounded by cotton fields and in the fall I would sit outside by our garden and listen to the sounds of the cotton gins running while watching the sunset over the Mississippi River. Those were such peaceful and happy times!! I can't wait to meet you and your family this weekend. It's almost here!! :)
Liz, good luck with the lawyers. I can certainly empathize with what you are going through. I was divorced after being with my husband for almost 20 years, and another woman was involved. It's a heartbreaking thing to go through, but it will definitely make you a stronger person. I also gained a tremendous amount of weight AFTER my divorce (almost 100 pounds). Most women lose weight after going through a divorce, but food was my comfort. I also think that a part of me was doing it so that I wouldn't have to worry about dating...thus eliminating the possibility of getting hurt again. I didn't think my heart could take it. I eventually got over that feeling, but it wasn't easy to start dating again after being with the same man for so long. If you ever need to talk, I'm just a keystroke away!!
Texaslady, huge congratulations to your DD. I know this will be a huge weight off her mind. Now she can concentrate on her wedding. I will email you soon with my flight information. I can't wait to see you! :)
Carol, ditto to you. I'm really looking forward to this weekend, and I can't believe it's finally here. I went today and bought a cheap carryon so that I don't have to check my luggage. I have never packed light in my life, so we will see if I am up to the challenge. I just hope that I can lift the thing up high enough to put it in the overhead compartment. Maybe some nice, cute, muscle-bound guy will do it for me! Oh...and thanks to you and the others who were concerned about the tornadoes. Just to show you how hectic things have been, I didn't even know that tornadoes had touched down and that five people had been killed until reading your post and then checking the Sunday newspaper...that I hadn't even opened.
Kendra, it's good to have you back. I hate that you are feeling so tired, but hopefully the doctor will be able to help. It's a miserable feeling to want to be able to do things, but not have the energy. Congratulations on getting back on track after your tiny gain...and congratulations on getting the babysitting job. That sounds like it will be a lot of fun!
We are about to do maintenance on our network, so I need to sign off. Hopefully, I can finish posting in a few minutes.
Janet (Kudzu)
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Kudzu
02-28-2001, 03:07 PM
Well, that network maintenance ended up taking a whole lot longer than anticipated. I had to work until 8 pm. Someone even went and got pizza. I had plenty of points left, so I splurged and ate two pieces. It was piping hot...and tasted wonderful!
It is really late (or early depending on how you look at it). Yep Texaslady, I'm having another very late night...and I will suffer for it tomorrow I'm sure. I just wanted to finish my post because I know I won't have time tomorrow.
Rebecca, I wanted to tell you that I'm sorry you are having a hard time lately. My husband and I waited for several years before we decided to have a child. After all those years of trying so hard NOT to have a child, I guess I just thought it would happen quickly...but it didn't. We ended up trying for several years before I got pregnant, and those were some very difficult times...getting my hopes up every month only to be let down. It seemed like every woman in Mississippi was pregnant but me. Everywhere I looked there were women with babies. I was miserable. I know that none of that makes you feel any better, but I just wanted you to know that I can empathize with you. Just hang in there and concentrate on making your body as healthy as it can be so that you will be ready when the time comes. :)
NJNancy, I too enjoyed your analogy between our weight loss efforts and a war. Your words really got me to thinking about how I've been losing the war lately, but I've won so many little battles along the way. Your info about vitamins and supplements was very interesting too. I don't take anything now, but I definitely need too. I'm just not sure what to take. What kind of multi-vitamin do you take and do you take anything else besides the echinacea??
Saara, I've really missed you lately. I know you are super busy, but post and let us know how you are when you get a free moment. I know...you are thinking "what free moments??" :D How is your roomie doing on her first week of WW?? Did you ask her if she would like to join our group?? We would love to have her. As soon as I get back from Texas I'm going to start working on sending you the package we talked about. I haven't forgotten!
JOYce, your belated birthday dinner sounded absolutely wonderful...especially eating by the fire. How romantic!! I'm glad you are feeling better, but I agree with the other girls...don't overdo! Tell Linda hi for me. I miss her posts!
Hi to our other Nancy and anyone else I have missed. Our group has grown so much (and I love that) but I'm always afraid that I'm leaving someone out.
Oh...I almost forgot. My first week back OP went great and I ended up losing about 5 pounds. Of course, I always lose a lot the first week back. Anyway, I'm feeling better already...at least mentally. Have a great OP week everybody!
Janet (Kudzu)
It is really late (or early depending on how you look at it). Yep Texaslady, I'm having another very late night...and I will suffer for it tomorrow I'm sure. I just wanted to finish my post because I know I won't have time tomorrow.
Rebecca, I wanted to tell you that I'm sorry you are having a hard time lately. My husband and I waited for several years before we decided to have a child. After all those years of trying so hard NOT to have a child, I guess I just thought it would happen quickly...but it didn't. We ended up trying for several years before I got pregnant, and those were some very difficult times...getting my hopes up every month only to be let down. It seemed like every woman in Mississippi was pregnant but me. Everywhere I looked there were women with babies. I was miserable. I know that none of that makes you feel any better, but I just wanted you to know that I can empathize with you. Just hang in there and concentrate on making your body as healthy as it can be so that you will be ready when the time comes. :)
NJNancy, I too enjoyed your analogy between our weight loss efforts and a war. Your words really got me to thinking about how I've been losing the war lately, but I've won so many little battles along the way. Your info about vitamins and supplements was very interesting too. I don't take anything now, but I definitely need too. I'm just not sure what to take. What kind of multi-vitamin do you take and do you take anything else besides the echinacea??
Saara, I've really missed you lately. I know you are super busy, but post and let us know how you are when you get a free moment. I know...you are thinking "what free moments??" :D How is your roomie doing on her first week of WW?? Did you ask her if she would like to join our group?? We would love to have her. As soon as I get back from Texas I'm going to start working on sending you the package we talked about. I haven't forgotten!
JOYce, your belated birthday dinner sounded absolutely wonderful...especially eating by the fire. How romantic!! I'm glad you are feeling better, but I agree with the other girls...don't overdo! Tell Linda hi for me. I miss her posts!
Hi to our other Nancy and anyone else I have missed. Our group has grown so much (and I love that) but I'm always afraid that I'm leaving someone out.
Oh...I almost forgot. My first week back OP went great and I ended up losing about 5 pounds. Of course, I always lose a lot the first week back. Anyway, I'm feeling better already...at least mentally. Have a great OP week everybody!
Janet (Kudzu)
Rymsh
02-28-2001, 04:43 PM
Good morning everyone! Happy Hump Day!
I swear, this weather- yesterday it went up to 60 and today we are supposed to get a little "conversational snow"!! The only conversation I want related to snow is "remember when?"!!
Texaslady, congratulations to your dd on her thesis!!! I know you are so proud, and she must be thrilled! Can't wait till we're at that point too! Did she get to try on her dress yet?
Liz, I thinking your idea of journalling feelings is great! It will also be helpful to look back on at times when you are struggling and see what you were feeling before and how you dealt with it! When my ex dh and I separated 6 years ago I gained quite a bit of weigh too, even though our separation was and is "friendly" with no 3rd party.I've always envied these people who can't eat a thing when they are upset!!! Stress makes me want to eat everything in sight! Good luck with your lawyer visit. I hope you can get things taken care of fairly painlessly.
Kendra, I'm worried about you! You really need to see a doctor! Maybe you have mono or something! Whatever it is, you need to get it checked out!
Janet, 5 pounds gone!! :cool: :D: :) Good for you!!! I think that's terrific! Wish I could follow your lead and get off this plateau!
I've got to run- I'm still not caught up at work, so I need to try to get in a little early. Hi to everyone, and have a great Wednesday!
Carol
I swear, this weather- yesterday it went up to 60 and today we are supposed to get a little "conversational snow"!! The only conversation I want related to snow is "remember when?"!!
Texaslady, congratulations to your dd on her thesis!!! I know you are so proud, and she must be thrilled! Can't wait till we're at that point too! Did she get to try on her dress yet?
Liz, I thinking your idea of journalling feelings is great! It will also be helpful to look back on at times when you are struggling and see what you were feeling before and how you dealt with it! When my ex dh and I separated 6 years ago I gained quite a bit of weigh too, even though our separation was and is "friendly" with no 3rd party.I've always envied these people who can't eat a thing when they are upset!!! Stress makes me want to eat everything in sight! Good luck with your lawyer visit. I hope you can get things taken care of fairly painlessly.
Kendra, I'm worried about you! You really need to see a doctor! Maybe you have mono or something! Whatever it is, you need to get it checked out!
Janet, 5 pounds gone!! :cool: :D: :) Good for you!!! I think that's terrific! Wish I could follow your lead and get off this plateau!
I've got to run- I'm still not caught up at work, so I need to try to get in a little early. Hi to everyone, and have a great Wednesday!
Carol
texaslady
02-28-2001, 07:20 PM
Morning, girls!
The best thing about today is it is my last day at work this week. I know I have told you about the partners' rule that you cannot just take one day of vacation - but you must take at least two. So to get Friday off to collect Carol & Janet and drive to Jan's, I had to take Thursday off too! What a hardship! http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif
Liz - Hope your visit with the attorney go? I also was divorced about 13 years ago after a 20+ year marriage - another younger woman was involved. But I found out later that she was only one in a string of them that had been going on for years! DUH! The wife is always the last to know! I am hear to tell you there is life after divorce - but as many of us know, it is so overwhelming at first. Especially those of us in the generation where you got married right out of school with no "me" time to learn out to be a grown-up! However, the whole experience has soured me and I have absolutely no desire to get involved again. I kind of like my life the way it is! I gained a lot of weight too, but that was another bone of contention in our marriage. I was always "too fat" for him - he is a string bean (and so is our daughter) who is exercise driven (so is our daughter!) - don't tell me there is no such thing as genetics! He's still a royal pain the butt - especially now that I have to deal around him with the wedding! Don't get me started! Enough of that. :D
Rebecca - Like Janet, it took us a long time to have a child. We were married 7 years and I had two miscarriages before she came along. It was shortly after the second miscarriage I got pregnant again with her. I wasn't even trying - but I wasn't not trying, either. I pray your time will come - it is frustrating when we want something NOW but life dictates otherwise. Something like wanting to lose weight....
Jan - Are you sure you are ready for a mini summit of the 3FC? Actually, now that I think about it, there really are 3FC coming to see you! Can you give me driving directions to your place. It looks like we take 10 to about San Marcos - but I need help from there. I guess I will print a Yahoo map today! Also e-mail me with your home phone number in case this big city girl gets lost in the country!
Carol - You made a funny! I kind of feel that way about snow too. I am crossing my fingers that our weather holds up for you guys. It was rainy yesterday morning but cleared in the afternoon to a gorgeous day - with temps in the high 70's. Looks like it is going to be that way off and on for a few days.
Janet - Huge congrats on the 5 pound loss! That's just wonderful. You go, girl! Our pears bloomed about 2 or 3 weeks ago - there are still some with blossems but most are already leafing out. The magnolias are also blooming and so are the redbud trees. Even my crape myrtles are putting out new growth. The downside of this is that the news last night was talking about how bad the tree pollen is now and how much worse its going to get. If anyone coming to Texas has pollen allergies - bring your pills!
Kendra - how did your doctor appointment go? I didn't even think about Mono - leave it to nurse Carol to come through on that one!
Thanks for the good wishes on dd's success. For those who asked, her Master's Degree is in Environmental Geology - her Bachelor's was in Environment Science. Pretty neat for a GIRL - Huh? Now all she has to do is fight her way through the male dominated oil industry to get a job doing what she wants!! That will be much harder than her thesis.
Saara- what's up in your life? Keep in touch.
Nancy(s) - same with you guys! Time for me to go - last time this week! :) I haven't check my e-mail yet this morning, but I need for Janet to send me her flight schedule - I already have Carol's.
The best thing about today is it is my last day at work this week. I know I have told you about the partners' rule that you cannot just take one day of vacation - but you must take at least two. So to get Friday off to collect Carol & Janet and drive to Jan's, I had to take Thursday off too! What a hardship! http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif
Liz - Hope your visit with the attorney go? I also was divorced about 13 years ago after a 20+ year marriage - another younger woman was involved. But I found out later that she was only one in a string of them that had been going on for years! DUH! The wife is always the last to know! I am hear to tell you there is life after divorce - but as many of us know, it is so overwhelming at first. Especially those of us in the generation where you got married right out of school with no "me" time to learn out to be a grown-up! However, the whole experience has soured me and I have absolutely no desire to get involved again. I kind of like my life the way it is! I gained a lot of weight too, but that was another bone of contention in our marriage. I was always "too fat" for him - he is a string bean (and so is our daughter) who is exercise driven (so is our daughter!) - don't tell me there is no such thing as genetics! He's still a royal pain the butt - especially now that I have to deal around him with the wedding! Don't get me started! Enough of that. :D
Rebecca - Like Janet, it took us a long time to have a child. We were married 7 years and I had two miscarriages before she came along. It was shortly after the second miscarriage I got pregnant again with her. I wasn't even trying - but I wasn't not trying, either. I pray your time will come - it is frustrating when we want something NOW but life dictates otherwise. Something like wanting to lose weight....
Jan - Are you sure you are ready for a mini summit of the 3FC? Actually, now that I think about it, there really are 3FC coming to see you! Can you give me driving directions to your place. It looks like we take 10 to about San Marcos - but I need help from there. I guess I will print a Yahoo map today! Also e-mail me with your home phone number in case this big city girl gets lost in the country!
Carol - You made a funny! I kind of feel that way about snow too. I am crossing my fingers that our weather holds up for you guys. It was rainy yesterday morning but cleared in the afternoon to a gorgeous day - with temps in the high 70's. Looks like it is going to be that way off and on for a few days.
Janet - Huge congrats on the 5 pound loss! That's just wonderful. You go, girl! Our pears bloomed about 2 or 3 weeks ago - there are still some with blossems but most are already leafing out. The magnolias are also blooming and so are the redbud trees. Even my crape myrtles are putting out new growth. The downside of this is that the news last night was talking about how bad the tree pollen is now and how much worse its going to get. If anyone coming to Texas has pollen allergies - bring your pills!
Kendra - how did your doctor appointment go? I didn't even think about Mono - leave it to nurse Carol to come through on that one!
Thanks for the good wishes on dd's success. For those who asked, her Master's Degree is in Environmental Geology - her Bachelor's was in Environment Science. Pretty neat for a GIRL - Huh? Now all she has to do is fight her way through the male dominated oil industry to get a job doing what she wants!! That will be much harder than her thesis.
Saara- what's up in your life? Keep in touch.
Nancy(s) - same with you guys! Time for me to go - last time this week! :) I haven't check my e-mail yet this morning, but I need for Janet to send me her flight schedule - I already have Carol's.
Rymsh
03-01-2001, 03:58 AM
Jan, congratulations on your 1.2 pound loss!! :DThat must get you within 5 or s pounds of goal, right?
Texaslady, sorry you had to take 2 days to get one, but I know you can probably use the down time! Also, gives you time to get psychologically prepared for your drive and taxi service Friday!! http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif I'll try to call you tonight, but if I don't succeed, remember you were going to give Janet and me your cell phone "just in case"- if I didn't give you mine already, let me know!
Well, I had to leave work late this morning to do my grandma thing and pick up sick baby at sitters and run him to the doctor. It's not his ears this time- just a cold and/or teeth. He was up crying most of the night, my dd said, which is definitely not like him. I was so glad I didn't run into my orthopedic doctor- here I am not supposed to lift over 10 pounds, carrying and lifting a 23 pound baby, his 10 pound diaper bag and my purse, and dragging him in and out of the car seat. I'm gonna pay for it, I can tell already, but what can you do?
Well, it's chore time. I'll talk to you all later.
Carol
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Texaslady, sorry you had to take 2 days to get one, but I know you can probably use the down time! Also, gives you time to get psychologically prepared for your drive and taxi service Friday!! http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif I'll try to call you tonight, but if I don't succeed, remember you were going to give Janet and me your cell phone "just in case"- if I didn't give you mine already, let me know!
Well, I had to leave work late this morning to do my grandma thing and pick up sick baby at sitters and run him to the doctor. It's not his ears this time- just a cold and/or teeth. He was up crying most of the night, my dd said, which is definitely not like him. I was so glad I didn't run into my orthopedic doctor- here I am not supposed to lift over 10 pounds, carrying and lifting a 23 pound baby, his 10 pound diaper bag and my purse, and dragging him in and out of the car seat. I'm gonna pay for it, I can tell already, but what can you do?
Well, it's chore time. I'll talk to you all later.
Carol
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saarao
03-01-2001, 04:34 AM
Just a quick note to let you know that everything is OK. Big day tomorrow: the peace talks. So that's why I haven't had the time to post, I've been getting prepared... also I've been studying for a test that's coming up. Today was payday, looking at my paycheck made me smile. Maybe I'll run into the store before the negotiations tomorrow and buy some pants that actually fit right. Another pair is getting way too big.
Well, I really need to get some sleep. I'll post more on Friday, since tomorrow will be a long day, so I might be too tired to post.
Saara.
Well, I really need to get some sleep. I'll post more on Friday, since tomorrow will be a long day, so I might be too tired to post.
Saara.
justliz
03-01-2001, 05:24 PM
Hi, everyone!
I am so excited for all of you who are getting together this weekend. I was reading Kudzu's post and loving her descriptions of the magnolia's and life in the south. I am they type of person who loves to "visualize". I closed my eyes and imagined sitting on a porch with all those flowers....the summer heat...the sweet smell in the air.
Sometimes I know my "visuals" have no base with reality but it doesn't stop me from enjoying it. So when I think of all of you in texas I am adding a campfire at night...steers mooing in the background...huge cacti...tumbleweeds rolling...and of course a very cute cowboy with a bandanna around his neck.
So have a great time!
I went back to my meeting this week (skipped last week) to face up to the music. I gained 7 lbs!. Must have picked up all the weight that everyone else has lost. (congrats to everyone who did. everytime I read about another ounce shed in this war I really do applaud) I know it is only temporary weight gain but it still was a good kick in the pants. The emotional journaling seems to be helping cause I now have two days op undermy belt.
Texaslady, I will check my collection of "interview" books for your daughter. They really helped me when I was changing jobs recently in terms of preparing for that interview. I have one that I especially liked but I can't remember the name of it right now but will check and get back to you. Is your daughter taking any time off before she starts looking?
Thanks to all of you who wished me luck with the lawyer. Actually the appointment is today. I'll keep you posted
Have a great day
I am so excited for all of you who are getting together this weekend. I was reading Kudzu's post and loving her descriptions of the magnolia's and life in the south. I am they type of person who loves to "visualize". I closed my eyes and imagined sitting on a porch with all those flowers....the summer heat...the sweet smell in the air.
Sometimes I know my "visuals" have no base with reality but it doesn't stop me from enjoying it. So when I think of all of you in texas I am adding a campfire at night...steers mooing in the background...huge cacti...tumbleweeds rolling...and of course a very cute cowboy with a bandanna around his neck.
So have a great time!
I went back to my meeting this week (skipped last week) to face up to the music. I gained 7 lbs!. Must have picked up all the weight that everyone else has lost. (congrats to everyone who did. everytime I read about another ounce shed in this war I really do applaud) I know it is only temporary weight gain but it still was a good kick in the pants. The emotional journaling seems to be helping cause I now have two days op undermy belt.
Texaslady, I will check my collection of "interview" books for your daughter. They really helped me when I was changing jobs recently in terms of preparing for that interview. I have one that I especially liked but I can't remember the name of it right now but will check and get back to you. Is your daughter taking any time off before she starts looking?
Thanks to all of you who wished me luck with the lawyer. Actually the appointment is today. I'll keep you posted
Have a great day
JanetMae
03-01-2001, 08:40 PM
Hi all! Sorry to be away, but have had to give workshops at different schools (out of town) every day this week; today is the last one, and tomorrow I can tackle the pile of stuff on my desk. Got home late last night, after trying to make a dent in it after the ws.
Texaslady, so glad all went well with your DD's thesis defense! Hope you're enjoying your day off; too bad the weather's so cold. (It's supposed to be better over the weekend, though!)
Kendra, have you seen your doctor about the fatigue? How is the babysitting going?
Liz, I hope all goes well with the lawyer today; I'm sure it will. And don't worry too much about that gain; the important thing is that you're going back OP, and you'll soon have that off, and more. Hang in there!
Carol, have never heard that term, "conversational snow." Guess that means it's just enough to talk about? Are you getting some snow now?
Janet, five pounds, that is WONDERFUL!
Saara, hope you're enjoying the peace talks today! That sounds so exciting.
Hi to Rebecca, JOYce, Nancy in TC, and NJNancy. Sorry for such a short post, but am already running late to get to that workshop ... Have a great Thursday, everyone!
Jan
Texaslady, so glad all went well with your DD's thesis defense! Hope you're enjoying your day off; too bad the weather's so cold. (It's supposed to be better over the weekend, though!)
Kendra, have you seen your doctor about the fatigue? How is the babysitting going?
Liz, I hope all goes well with the lawyer today; I'm sure it will. And don't worry too much about that gain; the important thing is that you're going back OP, and you'll soon have that off, and more. Hang in there!
Carol, have never heard that term, "conversational snow." Guess that means it's just enough to talk about? Are you getting some snow now?
Janet, five pounds, that is WONDERFUL!
Saara, hope you're enjoying the peace talks today! That sounds so exciting.
Hi to Rebecca, JOYce, Nancy in TC, and NJNancy. Sorry for such a short post, but am already running late to get to that workshop ... Have a great Thursday, everyone!
Jan
xstitchingal
03-01-2001, 09:56 PM
Good Morning Everyone
First I want to thank you all for your kind words and support. You all are the very best and I am so glad that you are here! :)
I missed my meeting yesterday, wasn't feeling up to par and didn't want to drive and hour each way to go if I was feeling under the weather. So, my dh, being my biggest cheering section, suggested we have a small meeting (just the two of us) when he got home from work. :D We talked about why I want to lose weight, why I will succeed, my goals for the new month and then we made a wish box. I put in things I would like to get when I reach certain goals, and when I do, I can get what is on the card. It was fun! And he also told me why he is glad that I am losing weight. Mostly, because it makes me happy. So I got my meeting, in a sense. :D
Well I just wanted to say Hi and thanks. I am going to go enjoy the weather. Yep, we have sunny skies and it is about 22 degrees!! Having a heat wave!!
Talk to you all later,
Rebecca
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This above all: to thine own self be true...
~William Shakespeare~
First I want to thank you all for your kind words and support. You all are the very best and I am so glad that you are here! :)
I missed my meeting yesterday, wasn't feeling up to par and didn't want to drive and hour each way to go if I was feeling under the weather. So, my dh, being my biggest cheering section, suggested we have a small meeting (just the two of us) when he got home from work. :D We talked about why I want to lose weight, why I will succeed, my goals for the new month and then we made a wish box. I put in things I would like to get when I reach certain goals, and when I do, I can get what is on the card. It was fun! And he also told me why he is glad that I am losing weight. Mostly, because it makes me happy. So I got my meeting, in a sense. :D
Well I just wanted to say Hi and thanks. I am going to go enjoy the weather. Yep, we have sunny skies and it is about 22 degrees!! Having a heat wave!!
Talk to you all later,
Rebecca
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This above all: to thine own self be true...
~William Shakespeare~
Kudzu
03-02-2001, 12:27 AM
Happy Thursday everyone!!
This morning, as I was driving in the pouring rain in rush hour :mad:, I remembered that I forgot to tell y'all the open sunroof story. Hmmm...remembered that I forgot...that's not very good grammar, is it?? Anyway, I'm afraid that Carol made it sound much more interesting than it really is. For the girls who are new posting here, I live pretty much surrounded by woods and bodies of water. There's a huge reservoir and creeks all around me...so I have lots of creatures. I won't bore you with the "3 ft snake behind the mini blinds on the french door in my daughter's bedroom" story...but back to the open sunroof story. During a certain time of the year, we have lots and lots of tiny green tree frogs. They have always fascinated me, especially those tiny little suction things on their feet. Do you call them "feet"?? One time I accidently stepped on one, and you should have seen me trying to nurse it back to health, although it was pretty much a lost cause from the beginning. Not much contest between big ole me and a tiny tree frog. Why can't I tell a story without elaborating on every little detail? http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//dizzy.gif Anyway, one night I left my sunroof open, and when my daughter and I went to the car to leave the next morning there were a gazillion tree frogs in my car. Okay, maybe not a gazillion but there were a LOT. It is funny now, but was NOT funny then...although my daughter loved it. See...I told y'all it was boring!
Liz, good luck today! How long were you married? It's a difficult thing to go through no matter how long you were together, but I was just curious. I liked how you said you get mental pictures in your head when you read the posts. I do the same thing. There really is a peaceful "slowness" in the south, and I miss those days when we lived in the delta. I took the time to appreciate all the little things that I never seem to have time for anymore. I wish you were joining us for our get-together, but hopefully we will do it again and you can join us then. You, Texaslady and I can talk about our ex-husbands...or on second thought, maybe NOT!! Don't worry about those 7 pounds either. I'm sure you will lose them in no time. It seems that I can gain that much weight overnight sometimes if I blink wrong. :rolleyes:
Rebecca, what a wonderful husband you have. I don't know of many husbands who would have suggested having your own meeting. I know it will be very helpful having his support. I especially loved what he said when y'all talked about why he was glad that you were losing weight. When I read what he said about it making YOU happy, I got tears in my eyes. You just don't know how lucky you are to have such a supportive husband...or hopefully, you DO know.
Well, I'm in a talkative mood today in case y'all couldn't tell. I think I'm starting to get just a wee bit nervous about tomorrow. We're supposed to be having thunderstorms tommorrow too, and that does NOT thrill me. Everything will be fine though, and I will just use the time to meditate about how I'm going to lose all this weight.
One more story and then I'm going. Something just happened that just chapped my (fill in the blank). There were three men working outside my office on something in the ceiling. This girl came out of our break room and was walking back down the hall away from these men. A cute, little tiny petite blonde. I just happened to look up and this one man was just standing there watching her walk completely oblivious to what his co-workers were doing or saying to him. As soon as she went through the door, he shook his head and made some comment about her (I couldn't really hear). I'm not sure why that pissed me off so bad. Maybe it was because men can be pigs...or maybe it was because men don't do that when I walk by anymore. It always made me uncomfortable even when they DID do that to me, but maybe deep down I'm thinking how it would be nice to at least have someone notice again as I walked down a hall. I'll have to go ponder that.
Have a great Friday AND weekend. Don't forget to say a little prayer for me about 10:20 Friday morning...and then again about 5:10 Sunday...and Carol too! :D Right now I'm going to go "ponder" that cute cowboy with the bandana around his neck that Liz was talking about.
Janet (Kudzu)
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This morning, as I was driving in the pouring rain in rush hour :mad:, I remembered that I forgot to tell y'all the open sunroof story. Hmmm...remembered that I forgot...that's not very good grammar, is it?? Anyway, I'm afraid that Carol made it sound much more interesting than it really is. For the girls who are new posting here, I live pretty much surrounded by woods and bodies of water. There's a huge reservoir and creeks all around me...so I have lots of creatures. I won't bore you with the "3 ft snake behind the mini blinds on the french door in my daughter's bedroom" story...but back to the open sunroof story. During a certain time of the year, we have lots and lots of tiny green tree frogs. They have always fascinated me, especially those tiny little suction things on their feet. Do you call them "feet"?? One time I accidently stepped on one, and you should have seen me trying to nurse it back to health, although it was pretty much a lost cause from the beginning. Not much contest between big ole me and a tiny tree frog. Why can't I tell a story without elaborating on every little detail? http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//dizzy.gif Anyway, one night I left my sunroof open, and when my daughter and I went to the car to leave the next morning there were a gazillion tree frogs in my car. Okay, maybe not a gazillion but there were a LOT. It is funny now, but was NOT funny then...although my daughter loved it. See...I told y'all it was boring!
Liz, good luck today! How long were you married? It's a difficult thing to go through no matter how long you were together, but I was just curious. I liked how you said you get mental pictures in your head when you read the posts. I do the same thing. There really is a peaceful "slowness" in the south, and I miss those days when we lived in the delta. I took the time to appreciate all the little things that I never seem to have time for anymore. I wish you were joining us for our get-together, but hopefully we will do it again and you can join us then. You, Texaslady and I can talk about our ex-husbands...or on second thought, maybe NOT!! Don't worry about those 7 pounds either. I'm sure you will lose them in no time. It seems that I can gain that much weight overnight sometimes if I blink wrong. :rolleyes:
Rebecca, what a wonderful husband you have. I don't know of many husbands who would have suggested having your own meeting. I know it will be very helpful having his support. I especially loved what he said when y'all talked about why he was glad that you were losing weight. When I read what he said about it making YOU happy, I got tears in my eyes. You just don't know how lucky you are to have such a supportive husband...or hopefully, you DO know.
Well, I'm in a talkative mood today in case y'all couldn't tell. I think I'm starting to get just a wee bit nervous about tomorrow. We're supposed to be having thunderstorms tommorrow too, and that does NOT thrill me. Everything will be fine though, and I will just use the time to meditate about how I'm going to lose all this weight.
One more story and then I'm going. Something just happened that just chapped my (fill in the blank). There were three men working outside my office on something in the ceiling. This girl came out of our break room and was walking back down the hall away from these men. A cute, little tiny petite blonde. I just happened to look up and this one man was just standing there watching her walk completely oblivious to what his co-workers were doing or saying to him. As soon as she went through the door, he shook his head and made some comment about her (I couldn't really hear). I'm not sure why that pissed me off so bad. Maybe it was because men can be pigs...or maybe it was because men don't do that when I walk by anymore. It always made me uncomfortable even when they DID do that to me, but maybe deep down I'm thinking how it would be nice to at least have someone notice again as I walked down a hall. I'll have to go ponder that.
Have a great Friday AND weekend. Don't forget to say a little prayer for me about 10:20 Friday morning...and then again about 5:10 Sunday...and Carol too! :D Right now I'm going to go "ponder" that cute cowboy with the bandana around his neck that Liz was talking about.
Janet (Kudzu)
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gmalil
03-02-2001, 03:05 AM
http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//sick.gif That is me, green with envy.. :(
so sorry that I can't meet you gals in Texas!
I pray that you will have safe travels and a great gab-fest!
I have a tree frog story too.
My dh has a favorite fishing hole in Idaho, we used to stay in a little lodge there, that had converted mobile homes for cabins. One year they said that they had had a problem with the little frogs, but thought they had them all out of our cabin. WRONG!!
The girls squealed when they found them in the beds and bathtub as they were unpacking and settling in. we were very careful walking around, and shook the blankets before climbing into bed,etc...
In the middle of the night, I felt something on my backside... you should have heard the shrieking and seen blankets flying etc!!! It was my dh's hand brushing across me! http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif
Oh well!
Liz good luck at the lawyers. I love your visualizations of the magnolias, etc!
Rebecca what a sweetheart your dh is! http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//love.gif
It's so neat that he is so supportive!
Someone asked me about Linda, I don't know why she is no longer posting. I haven't really talked toher in about a month. She has been gone to Colorado, to help with a family matter. We have e-mailed some, and sheis having a great time... I suppose since she is on Lifetime Maint, that she might be on a different thread, if anywhere. she is coming home this weekend, and we will have lunch next week, hopefully.
Must go and get to the post office, to mail dd's bday present to Spokane!
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JOYce
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so sorry that I can't meet you gals in Texas!
I pray that you will have safe travels and a great gab-fest!
I have a tree frog story too.
My dh has a favorite fishing hole in Idaho, we used to stay in a little lodge there, that had converted mobile homes for cabins. One year they said that they had had a problem with the little frogs, but thought they had them all out of our cabin. WRONG!!
The girls squealed when they found them in the beds and bathtub as they were unpacking and settling in. we were very careful walking around, and shook the blankets before climbing into bed,etc...
In the middle of the night, I felt something on my backside... you should have heard the shrieking and seen blankets flying etc!!! It was my dh's hand brushing across me! http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif
Oh well!
Liz good luck at the lawyers. I love your visualizations of the magnolias, etc!
Rebecca what a sweetheart your dh is! http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//love.gif
It's so neat that he is so supportive!
Someone asked me about Linda, I don't know why she is no longer posting. I haven't really talked toher in about a month. She has been gone to Colorado, to help with a family matter. We have e-mailed some, and sheis having a great time... I suppose since she is on Lifetime Maint, that she might be on a different thread, if anywhere. she is coming home this weekend, and we will have lunch next week, hopefully.
Must go and get to the post office, to mail dd's bday present to Spokane!
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JOYce
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texaslady
03-02-2001, 03:22 AM
Good afternoon, girls! I don't say THAT very often now, do I? Yes, I am off work and at home right now though I have been running around doing errands all morning. I came home to eat lunch - WW taco soup - yum! Going back to Liz' ponderings about how eating habits have change, I will have you know I walked right through that food court at the mall without a second glance - well, maybe just a little one! It smelled so good, but I knew I would blow it if I stayed. So I drove all the way back home. You can bet I wouldn't have done that "in the old days".
Liz - I love your visuals! But I don't think you will find too many tumbleweeds and cacti in my part of Texas! We do have lots of those cowboys, though - even more right now so since the rodeo is still in town! :D And believe it or not, even though I live in Houston suburbs, we have cattle scattered here in there between subdivisions so we do hear a few Moos once in a while!
Rebecca - You truly have a fine man to call your husband. How sweet of him to be so supportive of your weight loss efforts! Sounds like a gem of a guy to me! Its easy to see how much he loves you. You're a lucky girl.
Janet - You read my mind! After reading your post yesterday I though "darn, she forgot to tell us the sun roof story!" I knew I could wheedle it out of you this week-end, but I'm glad you remembered to come back and tell it. Also bet you are a little more careful about closing the sunroof these days! http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif How did you get them all out of the car? Talk about a visual image!! :D
Saara - Hope the peace talks go well today. You girls figure out how to solve this mess, OK?
Liz - Actually my dd already works for a oil company. She has been doing her masters study at night, part-time. She would like to stay where she is but is having a hard time getting someone to let her join their environmental team - they all want to make her a geologist instead. If that's the only option they give her, then she will look for another job elsewhere.
Jan - You have had another busy week, don't you? Heard anymore about your teaching again?
Girls, the weather here is just crummy today. Its lightly raining and is about 53 degrees. Supposed to rain tomorrow too (Sorry, Carol & Janet!). Its OK. We will have a good time anyway. Wish everyone could join us this week-end. But we will do this again and maybe we can get a few more to come along. I was looking around for some photos to bring and share. I am having a hard time finding one of me pre-WW (72 pounds ago). That's not too surprising when you think about how hard I tried to stay out of range of a camera lens during those days. If someone did capture a picture of me, I threw it away when I saw it cause I looked so awful. I am still searching, though.
Joyce, Nancy (both of you!), Kendra - How's it going? Let us hear from you.
Think I will go back out and hit a couple more stores. I did go by the bridal shop to check out dd's dress and make an appointment for her to come try it on to see how it fits and to take it home. It is so beautiful - just gorgeous! Pictures of the dress just do not do it justice. It is so much prettier.
We will go get it next Tuesday after work.
Take care. Will check in later.
Liz - I love your visuals! But I don't think you will find too many tumbleweeds and cacti in my part of Texas! We do have lots of those cowboys, though - even more right now so since the rodeo is still in town! :D And believe it or not, even though I live in Houston suburbs, we have cattle scattered here in there between subdivisions so we do hear a few Moos once in a while!
Rebecca - You truly have a fine man to call your husband. How sweet of him to be so supportive of your weight loss efforts! Sounds like a gem of a guy to me! Its easy to see how much he loves you. You're a lucky girl.
Janet - You read my mind! After reading your post yesterday I though "darn, she forgot to tell us the sun roof story!" I knew I could wheedle it out of you this week-end, but I'm glad you remembered to come back and tell it. Also bet you are a little more careful about closing the sunroof these days! http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif How did you get them all out of the car? Talk about a visual image!! :D
Saara - Hope the peace talks go well today. You girls figure out how to solve this mess, OK?
Liz - Actually my dd already works for a oil company. She has been doing her masters study at night, part-time. She would like to stay where she is but is having a hard time getting someone to let her join their environmental team - they all want to make her a geologist instead. If that's the only option they give her, then she will look for another job elsewhere.
Jan - You have had another busy week, don't you? Heard anymore about your teaching again?
Girls, the weather here is just crummy today. Its lightly raining and is about 53 degrees. Supposed to rain tomorrow too (Sorry, Carol & Janet!). Its OK. We will have a good time anyway. Wish everyone could join us this week-end. But we will do this again and maybe we can get a few more to come along. I was looking around for some photos to bring and share. I am having a hard time finding one of me pre-WW (72 pounds ago). That's not too surprising when you think about how hard I tried to stay out of range of a camera lens during those days. If someone did capture a picture of me, I threw it away when I saw it cause I looked so awful. I am still searching, though.
Joyce, Nancy (both of you!), Kendra - How's it going? Let us hear from you.
Think I will go back out and hit a couple more stores. I did go by the bridal shop to check out dd's dress and make an appointment for her to come try it on to see how it fits and to take it home. It is so beautiful - just gorgeous! Pictures of the dress just do not do it justice. It is so much prettier.
We will go get it next Tuesday after work.
Take care. Will check in later.
sweetsurrender
03-02-2001, 05:10 AM
Just a quick note to say how JEALOUS I am that you're all getting together... And in TEXAS of all places. I wish I could be there. :(
Also wanted to share that I lost 5 pounds this week, putting me at a pound less than I weighed before my miserable 4 pound gain. It also puts me out of the 190's and into the 180's!
Kendra
Also wanted to share that I lost 5 pounds this week, putting me at a pound less than I weighed before my miserable 4 pound gain. It also puts me out of the 190's and into the 180's!
Kendra
texaslady
03-02-2001, 05:20 AM
Kendra - That's WONDERFUL!!!!! http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//spinning.gif
You go, girl! And the 180's to boot! I can't wait until I get there!! I am so proud of you. We are so sorry you can't come this time around - but promise you will make it next time, OK?
Can't stay - just wanted to congratulate you on a job well done!
You go, girl! And the 180's to boot! I can't wait until I get there!! I am so proud of you. We are so sorry you can't come this time around - but promise you will make it next time, OK?
Can't stay - just wanted to congratulate you on a job well done!
Rymsh
03-02-2001, 08:43 AM
Hi y'all! I hope everyone's looking forward to a great weekend!
My bags are packed, and my flight to Tx leaves at the crack of dawn. I'm nervous about the flight, but so looking forward to meeting everyone!!!
Saara, how did the peace talks go? Congratulations on the loose pants, and have fun using your paycheck to buy new ones!!!!!
Liz, how did things go with the lawyer? It sounds like you have a good healthy attitude about the 7 pound gain- you got yourself right back on track and op!
Jan, you've been a busy lady this week, as usual! Yup- "conversational snow" is just enough to "ooo and ahhh" at but not enough to interfere with anybody's life or day- a little on the grass and trees, but nothing on the roads. My kind of snow, if we have to have any at all!
Rebecca, what a terrific, supportive husband you have!! You are one lucky lady! KendraCongrats on dropping into the 180's!!! :)
Janet, I'm pretty nervous too- still worrying myself to death that I'll be seated next to a perfume wearer who will set off my asthma. I don't know if I'll ever learn to enjoy flying!!! I liked the image of you nursing a tree frog back to health- or attempting to!! <IMG SRC="http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif">
Joyce, I sure wish you were joining us this weekend too!!! We'll be thinking about you, though. I'm glad Linda is doing well.
Texaslady, I wish you could have arranged for sunshine in your fair city for our arrival! But liquid sunshine will have to do!
Well, I'd better get going. Have a good weekend, everyone.
Carol
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My bags are packed, and my flight to Tx leaves at the crack of dawn. I'm nervous about the flight, but so looking forward to meeting everyone!!!
Saara, how did the peace talks go? Congratulations on the loose pants, and have fun using your paycheck to buy new ones!!!!!
Liz, how did things go with the lawyer? It sounds like you have a good healthy attitude about the 7 pound gain- you got yourself right back on track and op!
Jan, you've been a busy lady this week, as usual! Yup- "conversational snow" is just enough to "ooo and ahhh" at but not enough to interfere with anybody's life or day- a little on the grass and trees, but nothing on the roads. My kind of snow, if we have to have any at all!
Rebecca, what a terrific, supportive husband you have!! You are one lucky lady! KendraCongrats on dropping into the 180's!!! :)
Janet, I'm pretty nervous too- still worrying myself to death that I'll be seated next to a perfume wearer who will set off my asthma. I don't know if I'll ever learn to enjoy flying!!! I liked the image of you nursing a tree frog back to health- or attempting to!! <IMG SRC="http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif">
Joyce, I sure wish you were joining us this weekend too!!! We'll be thinking about you, though. I'm glad Linda is doing well.
Texaslady, I wish you could have arranged for sunshine in your fair city for our arrival! But liquid sunshine will have to do!
Well, I'd better get going. Have a good weekend, everyone.
Carol
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justliz
03-02-2001, 07:13 PM
Just have time for a quick hello to everyone and to wish everyone who it going this weekend a great time (especially if you hang out with that cowboy)
And Janet I love that story about the frogs. I can imagine the car covered with all thise tiny frogs. Ribbit!
And Janet I love that story about the frogs. I can imagine the car covered with all thise tiny frogs. Ribbit!
saarao
03-02-2001, 07:25 PM
Just another quick post, I'm still too busy to write a lot. But just wanted to let you know that our peace talks went OK. It was really a great learning experience, but I'll tell you more details later. I'll be working every day this weekend, but will have almost all of next week off... I didn't succeed in buying new pants, none of them fit right, but I did buy 2 shirts.
Well, Janet and Carol, I hope your flights go OK. I wish I was coming with you guys, too bad I still didn't win the lottery... But hopefully we'll get to meet next year.
Gotta run to work. Everyone have a great weekend!!! Saara.
Well, Janet and Carol, I hope your flights go OK. I wish I was coming with you guys, too bad I still didn't win the lottery... But hopefully we'll get to meet next year.
Gotta run to work. Everyone have a great weekend!!! Saara.
texaslady
03-02-2001, 07:42 PM
Morning, girls!
Well, the good thing about being the "point" person is that you get to bring a bigger suitcase because you don't have to fly anywhere! It is packed and loaded in the car. Guess Carol is on her way to her first stop as I write this, and Janet is http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//nervous.gif.
The bad news is that it absolutely poured all night long - I woke up many time to the rain beating against the windows - and the morning commute traffic is a nightmare per the TV. Luckily I don't have to leave for the airport until a lot of the morning commuters are already at work. The good news is that the rain has almost stopped now and the forecast is that it should clear out today and perhaps we will have rainless days on SAt and Sun. Course - that's here. The weather map indicates that the rain may have already passed JanetMae's and maybe she will get clearing sooner.
Saara - Another baggy pants story! You know how I http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//love.gif baggy pants stories! I am so excited for your weight loss and for your peace talks. We are anxious to know what you guys accomplished. I wish you could have come this time too - but next year it may be easier once you get back in the States!
You guys all know we will be thinking about you this week-end. I hope we can have even a bigger get-together next time for all those who couldn't make this one. It was so sweet of Jan to offer to put us all up! A whole houseful of yappy women - Jan's husband and Dad are certainly going to be so outnumbered!
Janet - Calm down. This is going to be a piece of cake! You have the short end of the flight deal - you got to sleep in! Carol must have gotten up with the chickens -actually she probably got up BEFORE the chickens.
I will start you guys a new thread before I go. Everyone have a great week-end!! Come on over to 50 or more pounds, #52
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Well, the good thing about being the "point" person is that you get to bring a bigger suitcase because you don't have to fly anywhere! It is packed and loaded in the car. Guess Carol is on her way to her first stop as I write this, and Janet is http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//nervous.gif.
The bad news is that it absolutely poured all night long - I woke up many time to the rain beating against the windows - and the morning commute traffic is a nightmare per the TV. Luckily I don't have to leave for the airport until a lot of the morning commuters are already at work. The good news is that the rain has almost stopped now and the forecast is that it should clear out today and perhaps we will have rainless days on SAt and Sun. Course - that's here. The weather map indicates that the rain may have already passed JanetMae's and maybe she will get clearing sooner.
Saara - Another baggy pants story! You know how I http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//love.gif baggy pants stories! I am so excited for your weight loss and for your peace talks. We are anxious to know what you guys accomplished. I wish you could have come this time too - but next year it may be easier once you get back in the States!
You guys all know we will be thinking about you this week-end. I hope we can have even a bigger get-together next time for all those who couldn't make this one. It was so sweet of Jan to offer to put us all up! A whole houseful of yappy women - Jan's husband and Dad are certainly going to be so outnumbered!
Janet - Calm down. This is going to be a piece of cake! You have the short end of the flight deal - you got to sleep in! Carol must have gotten up with the chickens -actually she probably got up BEFORE the chickens.
I will start you guys a new thread before I go. Everyone have a great week-end!! Come on over to 50 or more pounds, #52
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