WW Clubs and Groups - Monday Monday

oooooh gosh yes im pulling an all nighter
my weekend of partying is rewarded with a sh1tload of work so its 2:30 now and im prolly going to stay up till 5 go to bed and get up at 7 THE HORROR
but i had fun ;D Kirsty ya woulda been proud!
anyway girls back to the grind ( oh if only it was with eric neis lol)
ps the poll Q is from an experience i had over the weekend that i will explain layta

wow, what a weekend! my works do on friday night was very very drunken. don't you hate it when they top up your glass all night so you don't have a clue how much you drank?! it started about 7pm, and i didn't get home till 4am....during which time i have little recollection of what i did/said to anyone! eeek. will no doubt find out from my co-workers today if i did anything really bad/embarassing. but it took me forever to recover on saturday. sounds like you've been burning the candle at both ends kierie! good girl!
and this week is not shaping up well! tomorrow there are going to be may day riots in london. it is apparently going to be based on the monopoly boards and oxford circus is going to be targeted. which is just near where i work. so there is talk of letting us leave work about 2pm tomorrow. hooray!! i just hope i don't get caught up in any of the demonstrations, it was pretty violent last year. and then there is going to be another tube strike from 8pm wed till fri morning. and some of the trains are going on strike too, so both mainline and underground trains will be out....
roll on friday when i'm off to paris for a long weekend!
hope everyone had a good weekend and that your week goes better than mine is set to!

kirsty

ps what are points?! ;)

Does it sound like I'm trying to convince myself? This is a funny Monday, I have SO MUCH to do and I'm still trying to get myself organised workwise - haven't done a thing on my thesis since I got back from Spain and now I'm starting to get a teeny little panicky feeling about it. I have just tidied and dusted my study (and it's only 9.30am!) - idea is that if I create an organised work environment, the organised vibes will somehow filter through ... Feng Shui anyone?!

Had a great weekend although by the time we got back last night we were both ready to drop and gave in to the evil chinese takeaway temptation. So much driving! And poor blokey had to do all of it because I don't have insurance. But Friday night was ace - the hotel was fab, though I didn't get to try the pool (we got there too late). I think he liked his birthday! And the conference on Saturday was fun, I met lots of cool people (always nervous about going to these things on my own). Then Saturday night we stayed with blokey's best chum from College who lives up that way - and that's a whole strory in itself! Briefly, he had been really out of touch and everyone wondered why, then about 6 months ago he wrote and said he'd been living with a bloke for the last year and he didn't want to tell anyone because he thought they'd react badly (of course noone did, but I guess it must be a scary thing to have to do). So this was like the first time we'd seen him since, and the first time we'd met his man. Blokey called him a prat for even thinking it would be a problem and then we had the best time. They live in York which is a gorgeous city I didn't know at all ... it has nearly 400 restaurants. I say no more.

Anyway, better go and start organising ... what's the betting I'll be back erally soon?

hugs,
Lolly
xxx

ps:- we watched Kirsty's tv appearance on Friday, and blokey's friends had seen it too. Cue 10 minutes of us all trying (in vain) to get our fists in our mouths. Kirsty, you truly have a gift. Be sure to use it wisely, my child ...

Yes oh baby yes, I AM AT GOAL!!!! Actually I am below goal!!! Isn't this great!!!!! I am trying on size 7s and having them be too big in the hips!!!! I can't believe this, so I am kind of over the moon today.

Anyhoo, sorry I have been absent as of late. As for today's poll, my ideal man would be either at most 2 years younger and up to 4 years older, essentially between the ages of 21-27. That's just me though, I don't have a lot of relationship experience, so I would probably feel pretty okay dating a guy a few years younger, maybe even a 20 year old if he's mature enough. Yes I know age is just a number, but I personally don't want to date a 32 year old who's thinking about a family in the next couple of years, though I have seen many 9 years diff marriages that are happy, so I am not against the age diff thing in general, but just for me.


Also, to Suzanne, Belle, Lisa and to others with horror stories about ugly poopyheads making nasty comments, I feel for you. The best revenge though is to be as nice as possible and to realize that these people have problems to sort out of their own and to maybe pity them for being so shallow. I remember 2 weeks after joing WW, I was taking Luke for a walk (my parent's doggie) and a girl yelled a nasty comment at me from her car...... I was over the moon since I had just lost 8lbs in 2 weeks, but then she crushed it down.... Oh well, she'd have zero idea who I am now anyway hehehehehehehe. Also a guy at the gym kept staring at me I think trying to figure out who I was, I was a girl who he repeatetly called "Big Al" through high school and there I was a much more petite and prettier size 10 (at that point it was about 2 months ago). Yup "Big Al" was the awful nick I received in hs.... God I hated it so much. I NEVER answered to it though drove some immature guys who were in the grade above me who were in my math class nuts (It didn't help that I had the highest average in the class either). Look at me now, I am a smart, pretty woman (though I do have some pretty pics when I was big a well) with a good head on her shoulders and maybe I should thank these guys because they made me stronger. Luckily by the time I was 16 I finally connected that they put me down because they had low self-esteem....

Oh I am moving today (sort of, I am going to Ottawa staying at a friend's and moving in tomorrow)! LOLA, if you have any suggestions where to get some low-fat yummy stuff or other hints for places to buy low-point foods feel free to e-mail me at sweatergirl77@hotmail.com. I live pretty much downtown (don't want to reveal exactly where on the open forum), but off of Bank north of the Queensway.

Jules: I hope you're doing okay, glad to see ya back!

Lolly: Good Luck with your thesis.

Kierie: giving ya thinking about Eric Nies vibes your way (Ben Affleck is in Montreal right now..... yummy).

Kirsty: yeah we told my brother not to go back to the UK on May Day, so now he can help me move since he's going back on the weekend.


See Y'All

Ali

KO and Kirsty... sounds like you ladies had fun weekends! Makes Monday's all the more depressing, doesn't it?

Kirsty - You can fit your fist in your mouth??? I CAN TOO!!!! My friends make me do it all the time - it's funny. I just have a small hand, that's all. My friend Ben jokes because he can't put his first in my mouth, but we've tried putting my fist in his mouth and it worked :)

Lolly, I bet it sucks to be back from a nice get away. Maybe you can close your eyes and pretend you're still there.

Okay - well... I must admit, my weekend was just depessing :( I went out Friday with friends and was paid no attention buy the guys. Not that that's unusual.. but it just sucks when at one point all your friends are dancing with guys and I'm sitting there by myself looking like a loser. And I wasn't drinking. Which I'm happy about. But still... it just sucked!!

Saturday was nice though. My friend had a cookout for her 25th birthday. All they had were hotdog and hamburgers, so I went and bought chicken - so YEAH ME. Also, they had potato salad, baked beans, chips, dips, etc etc... and I just had a grilled chicken sandwhich and fruit. I was so proud. I didn't even ahve birthday cake. :)

BUT Sunday was just awful. I weigh in today and I just am scared. I went to brunch with a friend who was in from out of town. I planned on having a big brunch and figured I'd eat about 15 points. Well, I ended up with 18 - but I wasn't too upset. I had 9 left for dinner - no prob right?

Well, my boss got us the private box at the Red Sox game for yesterday afternoon. I was determined to do well. The box is catered with ball park foods like hotdogs, sandwhiches, cookies, brownies... and a fruit and cheese tray. Well, I sat there and ate grapes the whole time to keep me from eating the other stuff. I was so proud. I didn't eat any of that junk UNTIL!!! In the 6th inning the attendant brought in pizza. I figured, I've done well... it's getting close to dinner. I will have a slice for dinner. Well, that slice turned into 3!!!!

I ended up with 39 points for the day! :( I seriously considered throwing it up (I've never done that - honest, but I've thought about it a few times.) I didn't want to waste a week of good work on one lapse. But when I got home, I took off for the gym right away and did the EFX for 70 minutes and the bike for 30. The machines said I burned 940 on the EFX and 215 on the bike. I sure hope that that helped a little. I am just so scared to weigh in/ Well, WI's in 3 1/2 hours... so I'll let you know!

Brenda - Yeah for the Avs!!!! I'll be watching tonight!

Lisa

ALI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COngratulations being at goal!!! That must feel amazing. Well, you've worked so hard and now you can be our maintenence guru!!!!!

Again - Congratulations - you should be SO PROUD!

Lisa

Lolly: York ROCKS!!!! I LOVE YORK!!! It's my favorite place in the UK!!! People are often sensitive about revealing stuff like that though, but I should tell ya a story. My younger brother is openly gay and lives with his partner of 3 years (they've been living together for a year). My parent's are pretty open about it (exept to my VERY catholic relatives who probably wouldn't take it well). OTOH I am moving to Ottawa and will be living with a guy (as roomates no less, it's completely platonic) and she's being SOOOO hush hush about it like "Ali is moving in with her friend" or "her roomate" being as gender neutral as possible. She's fine with it and everything, but she says she's not sure how other people will react to it. It's weird, even some of my friends are hesitant about the situation, but the ironic thing is I could be moving in with a stranger female instead and I am sure everyone would be fine with it. I have known my roomate for about 8 years so I trust him and he's a nice guy.

Anyhoo, I have a zillion and one things to do today. I may respond tonight from my friend's place, he has a cable modem (most of my friend's in Ottawa are male)... take care!

Ali

Ali - that is so fantastic! Big congrats to you!! We knew you could do it! Now you've just got to maintain! Do let me know how it goes. I lost every week on WW when I was losing and the first week after I got to goal I put on a pound!! hee hee. I also found it hard to get my mind to be happy at staying the same weight and to not keep trying to lose more. Good luck with the move.

Lisa - the weird thing is I actually have pretty big hands and a small mouth....
Good luck with WI, I'm sure it won't be as bad as you think. Sorry to hear you are feeling a bit ignored by blokes. It's always worth remembering to go out and have a good time and enjoy yourself whatever happens with guys. The more you look like you are having a good time the more they'll want to be part of it. But I must say I'm v glad you didn't throw up after the food! I know I've considered it, esp when you feel all full and bloated as well as guilty! But I hate being sick and I know it is a v bad thing to do and can lead to all sorts of problems (not least your teeth falling out thanks to all the stomach acids!). Def better to accept what's happened and try not to do it again!

Lolly - hope you are working hard today!! I've just had a lazy lunch and now I really must do some work since we're leaving early tomorrow (yippee!) thanks to the May Day rioters.

Anyone else suffer from UDIs? Unidentified Drinking Injuries!? I always get bruises after a night on the piss. BF got a really big one on his thigh, he thinks he must have walked into the edge of a table on Friday night, but neither of us can remember (and the majority of the tables were round). Ho hum. Perhaps now I've conquered WW I should think about the AA!

Kirsty

Lisa: 39 points definately isn't the end of the world, take a deep breath, drink lots of water and start fresh today!!! and don't worry about the guys, the best thing you can do is when you're friends are around is to look like you're having the best time in the world, guys notice that kind of thing, be the confident beautiful woman that you are:)


Thank you so much for the congrats:)


Kirsty: Thanks as well!! Yes, I like eating more though, I am now eating at 27 points and it will probably be increased to 29, I could get used to this;)


Ali

Ali, CONGRATULATIONS! You have done a fabulous job and I am so excited that you made goal. WOOHOO!!! I love your signature too :D I know that you feel great, way to go!

Kristy - Friday was a very wild night. Did you hear any storeis about what you did when you came to work this mrning?

Lisa - Sorry that you had a depressing weekend. I htink that it sounds like you did quite well overall. I wouldn't worry too much about last night especially since you exercised so much afterwards. Good luck at WI.

Lolly - Glad you had such a nice weekend. Good luck getting re-started on your thesis. I can' t get to work on my school work either, it just never goes away.

Kierie - I hope you are feeling ok today. Sounds like a wild time.

I had a great weekend. I rented Bounce on Friday night with the girls and made pizza at home (under points plus exercise). I went to WI on Sat am and lost again, -2.4lb., YIPEE :D I was so excited. This is the first time I have lost 2 weeks in a row this year and I am only 1 pound away from virgin fat territory. I ran lots of errnads on Sat and it felt wonderful. I spent a gift certifiacte at Old Navy and bought a few more things. Everything fit in a size 12 and I was so excited. Sometimes I have trouble with that, the only thing I bought in a 14 were some jean shorts so that was ok.

Went out for evil Mexican food on SAt eve and pigged out on chips. It was worth every point, esp since I didn't go over for the day :) I had saved points all day and exercised and mowed the yard (DH was away). Yesterday was a little quiet, bought fabric for curtains for the bedroom and painted some doors and made 0 pt veggie soup. I am feeling quite energized so far this morning except for the prospect of school work. I am llucky that I have time to do it on slow days at work though.

I hope everyone else had a nice weekend. Hi to Trish, Belle, Shaylene, Suzanne, Brenda, Stacey, slinko, Jen, and Tonya. See you in a bit.

Sarah
194.4/160.4!!!:)/153WW

Hello all.

Weigh in went well and I was down a pound. Yah for me.

Ali: CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is so great. YOu know, when I was a sr in college I lived with a guy roommate. Totally just friends. My folks were a little strange about it as well. I did not even think about it. Oh well, dif. generations.

Kirsty: Weekend sounds fun. You know, I have not had a night like that since I was married. I need to get out more. Be careful today. Oh, what are May day riots? does so fringe communist group hold them?

Lolly: sounds like you had a great time. I love chineese take-out. What a great treat once and a while.

Lisa: Don't worry about weigh in. You can make up for that one slip and weigh in great next week. Overall, it does not hurt things. Plus, DON"T PURGE! I did that off and on for many years since hs. It is a very bad plan! Very many bad sideeffects. Happy to say I have not done that for about 3 years. It really was WW and mostly my hubby that got me over that BAD PLAN!

KO: hope the all nighter went well. I am way too old for that any more.

Ok, must get back to work.

Hello everyone else.

Trish

Sarah - sounds like you had a good weekend and did extremely well good luck on the weight loss.

Ali, Kirsty, Trish and Sarah - thanks for the kind words. No worries... I'd never actually throw up. I'm 25 and I've never done it... I can't see myself ever actually doing that. But I had to admit I was thinking how much easier that would be than going to the gym or something.

Kirsty... DO I EVER know about UDI's!!! I get them all the time. Sometimes it's bruises. Sometimes I'm really sore and have no idea why. :) Stuff like that. Usually my friends just fill me in. I find I'm usually sore because the more I drink the more I think my dancing should involve dancing low to the ground and working out those thigh muscles!


Well, I'll fill you in on the damage after i WI.

Lisa

Is anyone else in LOVE with outlet malls? I went to the largest one in TX yesterday and had a blast. I ended up with 7 tank top-ish shirts (halters etc.), 2 pairs of shorts, a sundress, a pair of chinos, and 2 button up shirts for DH all for under $200!!!! I was so excited. Now all I need for the cruise are some strapy sandles and another swimsuit. The stores we shopped at were Old Navy, Banana Republic, the Gap, and J. Crew. I wonder how many activity points I earned trying on clothes??

As far as WW goes, I've been good at exercising this week, but the food this weekend wasn't too great. So far I'm over by 17 points for the week! To top that off my TOM is around the corner and my scale says I've put on 3 pounds since Wednesday. I was so hoping to hit goal this week, now I'll be happy if I don't gain!

Ali ~ Whooo Hoooo! that is so great that you are at goal! Send some of that dust my way.

Sarah and Trish ~ Good job on the losses! It seems like the group is right on track again after the gains at Easter. Good going!

Lisa ~ Don't worry about one day up. Look at me, I'm up 17 for the week. I think the exercise you did way makes up for it. Even though the machine says you burned x amount of calories, your body continues to burn after you stopped. I think you'll do fine! I also get tempted to purge but I quit doing that in HS, so I don't want to get into the habit again. My work has scheduled a day at the ball park for tuesday, but since I am so up, I am going to pass. Its all about beer and ballpark food so I have to stay away.

Kirsty ~ I have had many accidents while drinking. One time I hit the back of my arm on a toilet paper dispenser while squatting and it looked like someone had hit me with a baseball bat. It was aweful. I also fell during my bachelorette party and ended up with a huge scar on my knee. I think people at work were worried about me for a while, but now they know what a klutz I am.

Lolly ~ I am a huge fan of Chinese food. Luckily DH and I got a Wok and an authentic cookbook so we can make food that tastes just like takeout except without all of the oil. Friday we made Moo Goo Gai Pan and it came out to 5 points a cup. I'll post the recipe if anyone is interested.

Well I am off! I'll check in later.
Hi to all who are out there!

Kay

Good morning everyone! :)

Well, work is back to normal, and so should my posting! :)

Trish ~ Way to go on the loss!!

Sarah ~ Your girl's night out sounds like fun, way to go on your loss too!! :)

Ali ~ I am so excited that you reached goal, I cannot believe how much weight you have lost, incredible!! A big "hi-five" to you, what an accomplishment! :) I think it is great that your roommate is male, personally, I think it is easier to live with men than women.

Kirsty ~ You crack me up!! You sound like you had a great weekend, but we have word problems again, "piss", pretty much only means "urine" where I come from....or that you are angry....:)

Lisa ~ Don't worry about the pizza, you did fabulous this weekend, and worked out at the gym, I am sure nothing will show on the scale, don't be too hard on yourself!!!

Lolly ~ Your weekend sounded wonderful! Get organized!!!

Kierie ~ I remember all nighters, could never do it at my age anymore though!! (I turn the big "30" in July....)

Well, I haven't been good at journalling for the last few weeks, and the scales have remained the same, but I know I am only living on borrowed time, so I am kicking it into gear today, and journalling again, I still want to lose the last 3-4 pounds of what I gained back from my all-time low.

I had a great weekend (food wise did horribly...but time to move on...) DH, the kids and I planted flowers and I bought a couple hanging basket flowers for my porch on Sat., the weather here has been wonderful, sunny and 80 all weekend...

We had our perk test done on our land on Friday, and it passed just fine. For those of you that don't know what that is, it is a water dissapation test, if water stays stagnant in a hole that is dug, that you have to pay more money for a special septic system, when you build a new house. Anyway, it is all fine, so the last step is going to the bank, so we need to fill out that long, application, but we have been pre-approved, so I am not worried about not getting financing.

I am leaving for San Diego, CA on Friday morning. My little brother and his wife have been living out there for 3 years, and have decided to move back to Wis., so my mom and I are flying out, helping them pack, and driving the U-Haul back while they drive one of their cars. So Ma and I are stopping in Las Vegas on Friday night, to see the sights and maybe drop a few coins into the slots, then driving to Colorado to visit some relatives, and then onward home on Monday afternoon. It is going to be a tiring trip, but fun. DH is staying with the kids the whole time, this will be the longest that I have left them, I know I will miss them!

Well, I better get back to work!! I hope everyone has a great day, a big "Hello" to you all that haven't posted yet, or are just reading the posts!!

Check in later! :)

I'm sitting in my hellacious newswriting class and doing more makeup work cough cough
this girl in class is such a suckup i think she'd stick to walls
anyway the girl reporter in me is wondering about the mayday riots whats the back story Kirsty?
Annnyway the poll Q was inspired by 2 guys I had gotten chatted up by on Saturday night one was 20 and the other was 19/20 both very cute and charming granted it coullda been the drinkies one of which was called eesh smurfc*m my head stillll hurts lol
anyway lades back to work
Kierie

Hi Everyone :) Sounds like there were some great weekends out there. Mine was okay...went up to Vermont and spent time with my guyfriend and his family. That's becoming a pretty typical weekend lol. Does anyone else think it's strange to spend 3 nights or more at just a friend's family's house every week? It's this whole "close friendship" vs "relationship" again. Drives me nuts and makes no sense. Not sure how long it can sustain itself in this state. In some ways we act like we're married lol. It's just weird. I think the strangest part to me is how accepting his family is of it. They just call me his best friend and are so very welcoming of my staying there and such. I've been invited to the family reunion in July twice already by his mom. I keep thinking...erm but I'm not family...but apparently that's not an issue to anyone but me. He could tell this weekend that I wasn't really myself and it wasn't completely because of this whole thing but a portion of it was. I don't really know how to approach it with him again without sounding overbearing on the subject since we just talked about it a month ago or so and I said it would be okay the way it is.

Ali...congrats on goal! WooHoo :) That's awesome.

Kirsty...UDI's? LOL That's too funny... I've never had that happen...course I guess I don't drink very much and I've never forgotten anything even when I've had a lot to drink. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not LOL.

Anyways... I've been slacking off on class stuff. I had a paper due a week ago that I haven't even bothered to write yet and a midterm due tomorrow that I haven't started on (that was actually due last week too but I found out that the prof pushed it out a week). I hope you all enjoy the rest of the day :)

Hey all, I'm here but don't have time to chat. :(
Boss is back from vacation so I'm having to be busy today!
I found the material for the bridesmaid dresses. It is super cool! Royal Blue Chantung material.
Welp, gotta go before boss returns from smoke break.

Maybe I can come back when she's at lunch. hehe

Even the dreaded pill couldn't stop you!! Congratulations!! OH MY GOD!! That must feel incredible, savour every minute of it Girl!! YOU SO DESERVE IT!!!! Congrats congrats!!!

KO and Kirsty - sounds like you girls enjoyed yourself this weekend...I FINALLY went out and drank and didn't drive for a change (always the DD) but it was great - I drank like 6 beer, I was loaded and surely drank most of my points for the day....worth it thought!!!

Lolly - you too!!! I love letting other people drive. That must have been a goodtime - too bad you didnt get to dip in the pool though...I love hotel pools.

Lisa - you know, there are times when I think I am not getting any attention when really I am. I bet you wre just feeling blue and looking blue and guys were a bit scared off,thinking you were depressed (perhaps over b/f or soemthing) and didn't ask you to dance. I am glad your Saturday was better!!!

Trish and Sarah - woo hoo on your losses!!! I am hoping for a good one this week as well....not til Thrusday though!! Congrats!!

Tonya - at least you are maintaining and realize you gotta get back on board whole heartedly to get down a bit. But good for you ! You haven't gained, must be doing something right!!

Kay - that goes for you!! Youare doing good at exercise, which is great - that will pay off!!

Shay - has that "guyfriend" still not admitted to being a "boyfriend"? MEN!! Jeebus!!

STacey - you will have to keep us posted on your bridesmaid dresses - I am a brides maid once again for next summer...

WEll, my weekend was GOOD!!!!
Things on Friday went well. I had a nap and b/f phoned to get the keys, was at the door. He got the keys and gave big hugs
and affection and told me right away how much he missed me. I was still sleepy so I didn't say I
missed him too right away, and he asked me later if I missed him. But then he and his sister went
home, and I came about 10 min later with my car (had hair appt. - hair is too short, but looks
ver healthy and shiny now!). By the time I got there the book was gone, and he was asking if I
came to get the mail, I said yes, hence the mail is in the apt. He was asking how long I stayed,
how many times I came, trying to be all cool, and his face was all red.

So friday we went to my place and just fell right asleep - he was so affectionate, telling me he
missed me more than at Xmas and that he wished I were there the whole time.

Saturday we met his sister and went rollerblading my first time and I didn't fall!!!- and then home to sit on the balcony and chat -
His sister told me a bunch of stuff while b/f was out - like that he said he wanted me to go to
Vancouver with him, that he felt totally differently about me than about the ex, that he thought he was
falling pretty "deep" but didnt' say love. She told me he acted so different around me, that he
denyed dating the ex for 2 years and wouldn't show any afection toward her in front of anyone. But
he was hugging and kissing me, nad always lying on my lap, stuff like that. She told me she
would like me to be her sister in law one day, it was cool.

So then we went out on Sat to the maritime bar and he got really drunk but we had lots of fun. Last night we talked about "us" a bit, and he told me that his feelings were changing again.
I didn't get all the detail I wanted, but it was very late after 11pm and we were falling asleep.

I guess I really shouldn't have read that and that his feelings have changed since then. I am going to re-approach the issue later this week. But one thing I know is that I am going to be very very guarded from here on in....

Thank you for all of your support, even the harsh honesty - it helped meto refocus and analyze and I went home on Friday and thougt - I can't believe this effected me so much!!! I realize I need to work on me more...

Anyway, I have TONS To do, better mosy!!

BTW - I went shopping wiht my sister yesterday and I bought a size 18 skirt and size 16 shorts! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Belle

What a busy place this morning. I was super busy and didn't get a chance to get here until now!! Emma was much better on Sunday. Her and I spent most of the day together. We went shopping and on a long walk and just hung out. She was super tired last night after it all and fell asleep a little before 7:00.

ALI... YAHHHHOOOOOO... Congratulations. I would love to join you in the GOAL group... unfortunately, I am going up and down and feel like I will never make it!

As for the Poll... I will be 29 in 2 weeks and hubby is 25. I seem to fall for younger men. But I met him when I was 25 and he was 21. So we really aren't that much apart... 3 1/2 years.

Tonya... Isn't the weather beautiful finally. I worked outside on Saturday and really enjoyed. But I think the stores weren't ready for the warm weather, because I went to buy some plants and they barely had any out yet. Boo hooo... hopefully this coming weekend they will!

Kay.... when do you leave on your cruise???? Hubby and I are planning our fall vacation to FL... DISNEY WORLD!! We went there on our honeymoon 3 years ago and can't wait to go back! Congrats on all the clothes.... I DO LOVE shopping.. especially bargains!

Well, I better go. Gotta run some errands on my lunch break... which is in 10 minutes!

apparently rioters/anarchists/whatever are planning to demonstrate against capitalism in london tomorrow. last year things got quite violent and cost lots of damage - less peaceful protesting and more total hooliganism. police/government etc are worried about what will happen this year. apparently the demonstrators are planning to attack places on the monopoly board and are converging on oxford street (main shopping street in west end of london) at 4pm. all the shops nearby (i work about 2 mins from oxford street) have had their glass windows covered up and stuff in preparation. a lot of places are apparently going to stay closed (mcdonalds, niketown, starbucks etc) and there is also talk that the rioters are planning to access the tube via ventilation shafts and bring it to a halt. scary stuff. i'm leaving work at 2pm tomorrow so should hopefully avoid any trouble...fingers crossed.
if you want to know any more the bbc online website is pretty useful. http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1303000/1303899.stm

the good news is that it looks like the underground strike on wed/thur might yet be called off. phew!!

this living in a big city malarkey isn't always fun!

hi to everyone else, good to "see" you all,
k

Ladies!! I lost 1.5 - even after that 38 point day yesterday. I think burning that many calories yesterday really helped.

Thanks all!!!!

Kay - I actually have a shopping-problem. If there was a SA (Shopoholics Anonymous) - I'd be there.

Tonya, Shaylene and Keirie - hope all's going well!

Jen - that's so cool. I have this thing for younger guys too. I know why - it's not secret to me. I have never really dated. And I missed out on dating young guys, and I just don't want to go stright to the serious older guys. This New Years I was hooking up with this awesome cute boy... but my friends were giving me so much sh*t that he was too young (I'm 25, he was 21) that when he asked for my number, I told him he was too young for me. I regret that to this day.

Belle - I had a feeling from the things you had been telling us, that he had really changed his feelings about you. That's great that he's being so affectionate. A lot of things can change in just a couple months... and it seems as though for the better!! :)

Alright ladies... Well I am just estatic about the -1.5! Also, I bought this suit almost 2 months ago that was too small for me. I did it on purpose so that I'd have something to work for. I really liked the suit, but didn't want to buy it at that size, because I knew I'd be losing. Anyway, I tried it on last night and it fits perfectly. Not tight anywhere! AND next saturday I'm going to this Women's Leadership conference with Oprah and Maya Angelou... and I'm going to wear it to that. It makes me feel very empowered!

Y'all take it easy!

Lisa

Ali~ awesome job! what a feeling huh? :D good luck on maintenance!

Lisa~ great job on that 1.5!!!! woo hoo!!!

Kirsyt~ sounds scary.....make sure to be careful!

Jen~ glad to hear you had fun times with Emma :)

Belle~ great to hear everything worked out in the end. I bet you were really releived huh....especially after all the sis said. Plus him saying his feelings were changing. Sounds like that journal entry was in the heat of the moment and only venting frustration~probably about other stuff than you too. :D

Shayle~ sounds complicated....now if you are "friends" is he getting any advantages of "more than friends" ie.e kissing and stuff? cause if he is ya know, he needs to at least say "more than friends" but I bet it will come around, just like it did with belle. be patient.

Tonya~ I've been gardening too :) my legs are sore! maybe your body likes the weight it is now. Maintaining is a blessing too :) have fun in CA and at the slots!

Kay~ al that clothes for under $200!!! what a rush!! :)

Trish~ congrats on the pound!

Lolly~ that's too funny about the fist in mouth!

Okay as for me, I did lots of gardening....had quality time with bf and that's about it. I wanted to go to a WW meeting sat morning but over slept. i a, going to one after work wednesday though. only 2 more weeks of this job left!!!! have a good one everyone!!!

Hi all. I am still in a very good mood for a Monday. I hope nothing comes along to spoil it. I have eaten well so far today, only given in to 1 pt candy snack (unplanned) so far. And I have gotten lots of school work done today, yipee! I have finished 2 assignments and am working on #3 for the day. I would love to get it finished today so that I can start on the dreaded case studies tomorrow. That is the worst part so I have been putting it off compeltely! (Lolly - are you working or procrastinating)

Kirsty - I am glad to hear that you will be leaving early to avoid the mayhem tomorrow. I hope that it will be safe and over soon. Good luck.

Tilley - Congrats on your loss. I am so happy for you! I didn't think that last night's dinner would hurt you so I am glad it didn't show on the scale.

Belle - It sounds like you had a wonderful weekend with bf and his sister. That is great. I am glad that you are so happy. I do hope you will ocntinue to be guarded until you have discussed what is really going on with him. I only want the best for you :)

Jen - I am glad you enjoyed your time with Emma. I am certainly looking forward to becoming a mom. When did you get married?

Stacey - WE have missed you. Come post!

Shaylene - I understand your frustration with your guyfriend relationship. I hope that it will come up for discussion again soon so that you can work it out. It can be hard when you don't know exactly where you are. I'm glad his family is so great to you though :)

Kierie - I loved you comment about the suck up girl sticking to the walls LOL

Tonya - Congrats on the land test passing. Don't worry too much about the journalling. Once you set your mind to it, you will start doing it full force. Have a safe trip to CA!

Kay - Outlet shopping is great! I have to be in the mood though. I shopped at Old Navy and Limited Express this weekend and that was fun. It was enough for me though. Glad you got so many great buys. I am a bargain shopper too!

Trish - congrats on your 1 lb loss!

Suzanne - I love gardening. It is great exercise!

Ok, back to work. See you later!

sarah
194.4/160.4:D/153WW

Sarah... We were married November of 1998. Emma was due on EXACTLY our 2 year anniversary, but she came 10 days early. We didn't want to rush into the family thing right away, we needed time for us first.

Suzanne... I love to garden. I did some this weekend also. My butt muscles hurt, I think from the bending over and crouching I did.

Lisa... CONGRATS on the loss. 25 and 21 years of age is not a big difference. We are comfortable with it... although we do have our moments. His parents kind of flipped when they found out my age. But honestly, I don't think they have a clue that I am turning 29... they just know that we are 3 1/2 years apart.

Speaking of which... the dinner was AWEFUL. Blocked it from my mind. They were not pleasant to us at all. My hubby is having a hard time dealing with it, he keeps remembering when he was younger and they had much better attitudes. Like I said before, they live 45 minutes away and haven't seen Emma in 3 months. At her age, that is a huge growth time. I am upset becauseI had a set of grandparents that didn't give a rip about us... and I want my children to know BOTH sets of grandparents in a NORMAL relationship. I just don't see that happening. It is a long horrid story and makes me very sad. So things are not on an upswing with the in-laws... we are just trying to forget it and move on.

okay I am crossing my fingers that this will work~this is me on the airplane to NYC

holy smokes! that came out huge! I feel very vulnerable now...haha

have a good night!

Suzanne! That's a great picture! You look awesome.

Lisa

Ahh I went to class today...I'm so proud of myself LOL. I tell ya, sometimes it takes an awful lot to get up the motivation to go.


Suzanne...love the pic! Thank you for sharing. I need to get one up here at some point.

Kirsty...be careful tomorrow...sounds kinda scary. Hopefully it won't be as bad as they think it might be. I'm sure the preparations will help as well.

As for the guyfriend thing... nope he hasn't admitted to us being more yet LOL. Gah, MEN is right! Very frustrating. We shall see I guess. He even wants to go to Germany with me to visit my relatives there... I mean really! I can't even get my friends to believe that it's "just friends"... how would I ever begin convincing my family?? LOL

Anyways...not too much else new. Need to go work on my midterm, yuck! Talk to you all later :)

Hi girls!

Sorry I couldn't post much last week. The journalism seminar kept us so busy I didn't feel like turning on my laptop at night. When we weren't in classes, we were eating! This place spoiled us rotten and there were open bars almost every night! Arghh! I tried to be good, but it was hard. But I'm going to WI Wednesday to face the music anyway. I've got to get back on track ... summer is fast approaching! But I did have a great time and learned a lot. I'm all fired up again about my job, which is the real benefit to going to these things — getting some energy, which I needed!

Well, b/f is off tonight so I'm going home to see him! I'll be back tomorrow!

Wheeee, I am waiting for my friend to finish his taxes, Canada's deadline is this evening.... Anyhooo, I am in Ottawa right now, not moved in yet, I realized I can't find my cell phone! Argh!


Anyhoo, I want to thank you all for all of your support !! I know losing the weight is only part of the battle, but hey you guys were great, I'll still be visiting here when I can (when I can abuse my friend's cable modem access, M and I aren't getting any for a while, except for netzero, though there are internet cafes rigght by me basically.

Lisa: Was this in Montreal? I remember you mentioning that yoiu were there (I can't say here anymore sniff) for NYE... 25 and 21 isn't bad... A friend of mine started dating her BF when she was almost 24 and he had just turned 19.

Eeek, I am so not used to laptops... This cpu is weird... anyhoo...

Shalyne: Hmmmmm, if this is a friends with benefits (kissing and cuddling) situation then perhaps you should have a talk with him on where you stand, I see nothing wrong with that, but if it's just a really good friendship, perhaps let him decide what's going on, if he maybe hasn't had much relationship experience he may want to take it slow. Nevertheless, hopefully where you two stand will sort itself out anyway. Men can be soooo frustrating, I am the type of person who needs to know where I stand, so I feel for you.

Trish: Yeah I didn't think anything of having a guy roomate, but many other people have opinions on it. The guy and I have always been friends anyways, plus he has a girlfriend. My brother is worried because of the way I look now and stuff, but again, I trust him, plus he has a ton of guy friends so maybe he can set me up:)

Kirsty: Montreal also has a strong protest atmosphere as well.... For some reason I miss England right now.... Weird eh!

Sarah: Thanks oodles!!!

Jen: I am sorry about your in-laws:( You will be at goal one day, just keep reminding yourself:)

Belle: Congrats on the smaller sizes!!!! and thank you:) Honestly once I hit the 16s the sizes started sliding down rapidly!!!

Tonya: I agree, I have 3 brothers so living with a guy is not an undaunting task for me!

Kierie: My best friend and I look younger than our age so younger guys tend to go after us... Ity's funny.... In many ways at this juncture of my life I think I would be better off with a younger guy anyway...I am not that mature and I don't want kids for a while yet...

Stacey: Howdy!!! In hope all is well!

Suzanne: you look marvelous!

Kim: enjoy time with BF:)

Take Care!


Ali