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08-02-2005, 03:29 PM
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That darlin' Texas gal!
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: round rock, texas, usa
Posts: 202
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August Thread -to Infinity and Beyond!!
Hey Ladies,
What a Fabulous July -look around at all the new losers we have onboard!
Welcome aboard Ms. 1958. (smugly examines birth certificate printed in 1960) Sounds like you been living the same life I have. Was a walker, too. Now having issues with the old knees and especially feet. So, let's both get that walking in there.
Jeanne, I got your wee package off in the mail today. Enjoy!
Good news! I didn't act like a pig yesterday, and my boss is conducting 2 interviews to fill my position! Woohoo!! The first one is a winner -but she has 3 small kids. That seems like a tough act to pull off, working with little ones, but tis not my problem.
See you soon!
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08-03-2005, 12:01 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 15
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Hello all again
Hey all! Congratulations to everyone on another good week! I weighed in tonight with a 1.4 loss. Total of 12.2. I was a little bit worried because I only had 5 days between weigh ins. (I had to go to a meeting in a different town because I had to work during my regular meeting on Tuesday nights). But I still had a good loss. I feel great. I went shopping with my mom the other day and tried on a shirt and alas, it was too big!! I had to go down a size. 12 pounds makes a lot of difference! I'm so happy! haha
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08-03-2005, 08:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 183
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couldn't find you guys..............
woooosh!!!! I was worried............i couldn't find you guys!
But.........I'm here now!
Dora - Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will patiently await for it's arrival! Sounds pretty exciting, narrowing down till your last day at work! AND.............your right............it ISN'T your problem anymore! Big sigh of relief......... I know that I quit my job in February and only work part time at the "candy store" and I mean part time....AND I love it! I have so enjoyed my home and kids and even my husband! Money can get tight, but I'd rather go without and have all that instead! So, I'm thrilled for you!
SpecialK - Once again........... kuddo's to you!!!!! You are soooo motivating. And yea, doesn't it feel great to get a smaller size shirt! Keep it up!
I worked Tues & Weds. and didn't show much restraint!!!! I'm a stinkin' chocolate addict!!!! Grrrrrrr! However, I had very very low point meals for lunch & dinner, so I'm crossing my fingers that when I weigh in on Saturday that it isn't a gain!
My daughter is still doing great. She weighs herself every few days so I'll let you know if she has lost any tomorrow!
Well I'm going to go cuddle on the couch with my better half. lol! Have a good night ladies!
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08-04-2005, 08:06 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Maryland suburbs of DC
Posts: 37
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Wow! You mean it's August already??!! EEK! Well, true to form, I have an obstacle thrown in the path of my good intentions. After having some extreme tooth pain on Tuesday, I find I have a fractured root in one of my molars and will require surgery and an implant. The pain is horrendous and I just plain don't feel like exercising. I going to FORCE myself to jump on the treadmill this morning and from here on out reserve the Vicodin for nighttime use only! Will have to take it easy for a few days after the surgery and try hard to keep a positive attitude. Am restricted to soft foods for the time being and it's hard being real creative there but I"m doing my best. Another round of soul-killing heat is hovering over the DC area. Kinda makes me look longinly at my snow shovel. Kinda. LOL
**Dora..thanks for the welcome!!
**Special K...Good job with your loss! How exciting to be buying in a smaller size--I can't wait to do the same!!
Have a great day, everyone!! Stay committed.
Barb
239/237/155
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08-04-2005, 07:20 PM
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That darlin' Texas gal!
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: round rock, texas, usa
Posts: 202
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Howdy ladies!
Poor Barb -you are so right that Vicodin makes you wanna do nothin! At the same time, you probably want to give your poor body a tiny respite from the trauma of surgery. Methinks chili sounds like a soft food (ducks the flying pain-killer bottle) Can you still drink lots of water or is that traumatic as well?
SpclK, WTG on that shirt size drop!! It really does feel special to slip into something smaller. (eyes smaller clothes waiting patiently in closer) You ladies really do help me try to stay on track with this.
My hubby announced last night that he wants to go a month without red meat. I was totally shocked to hear words like that coming from his luscious lips. Turns out that the jogging he took up isn't melting the pounds like he expected. Cool. It always helps me when he's part of the solution. I also pointed a finger at the large amount of fruit juice he drinks. He says its because he needs the vitamin C to avoid kidney stones. But 3-4 cups a day? plus fruit plus soda plus chocolate? Talk about needing a reality check. Stay tuned for more news.....
Jeanne, hope you and Jessica enjoy the ww tools. They come from 2 different years, but most of the info is the same. Y'all will both do wonderful at this!!
Ohhhhh, mucho mucho rain and thunder. Turning off the computer for the moment.
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08-05-2005, 08:03 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Maryland suburbs of DC
Posts: 37
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Good morning!! Where did this week go? I can't believe here we are at Friday already (but thankful that we are!). We're taking our daughter (age 16) over to the beach Sunday to spend five days with grandma. I'm looking forward to a little peace and quiet (any of you with teenagers know what I mean!!). I'm offically old: I ordered a blood pressure monitor from QVC. Don't know which makes me feel older--the bp monitor or the QVC! LOL!!! Things are chugging along in the weightloss dept. Yesterday I had ZERO veggies. ZERO. I feel bad about that. Even with the painful tooth I should at least be knocking back some V-8. Well...the treadmill mocks me...better go hop on and start treading. Have a great day everybody!!!
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08-05-2005, 08:05 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 183
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Hi everybody! Barb - I hope your feeling better! Wow..........your daughter is going to her grandmothers for 5 days!!!! I have 2 of them (17 & 13), would she want mine too???? lol! Just kiddin'! My 17 yo reminds me on a daily basis that she is almost 18! Yea, so what I say! Actually I'm very blessed, I couldn't ask for better teenage daughters!
Dora - Thank you soooo much! It was so exciting when I got home last night and that package was here! I am so greatful! Jessica says thank you too! That was so gracious on your part! Again and again, Thanks!
Well I got on the scale today no loss - no gain either, but............it's still a bummer! I thought maybe just a smidgin of a loss was coming my way, after all we went to an amusement park yesterday and I didn't eat anything I shouldn't and we walked and walked! It's that *#@# chocolate!
Well have a good night you guys!
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08-06-2005, 09:14 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Maryland suburbs of DC
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Thanks MeRam--I'm feeling better, in fact no pain whatsoever this morning. Very odd...but ok by me! Still have to see the surgeon on Monday, though.. Yes, my daughter is going to grandma's to get all the spoiling she feels she so richly deserves..She and I are very close and she's a great kid. I guess part of being an only child is that all the focus is on you and you alone and I think she chafes a little under the spotlight. I remind myself it's all part of her finding her own identity, etc, etc....but I'm still looking forward to my 5 days!! LOL!!! I see by your siggy that you're 15 lbs down...AWESOME!! When I got on the scale at 239 I promised myself I'd never see that number again (nor one any higher)...it's been very motivating. But even more motivating is reading all the posts on this board and not feeling like I'm the only one feeling the way I feel. I tried the WW meetings but they weren't overly supportive..mostly turned into a dessert recipe swap and the last thing I need is a recipe that allows me to eat a whole pie for 2pts (or something similar)...that's a dangerous mindset in my opinion. But I'm getting off track here...mostly wanted to say that I enjoy this board and look forward to getting to know you all better.
Barb
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08-06-2005, 04:52 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 27
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My wonderful DH and I have officially been on our diet for a week now and I lost 8 pounds and he lost 6! Yayyyy!!! I know the "big" weight losses won't continue forever - especially if I don't start exercising!! - but it's sure a nice way to start out.
~ Marylyn
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08-06-2005, 05:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Pennsylvania
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Oh my gosh rabbit!!!!!! WONDERFUL job! Keep it up and stay motivated! You rock!
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08-06-2005, 09:08 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Maryland suburbs of DC
Posts: 37
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WOW Marylyn! EIGHT POUNDS!! That's fantastic! I've been a little unfocused today..no binge or anything but only because I talked myself out of it. I'm trying hard to identify the "triggers" that compel me to eat. Boredom is at the top of that list for sure. Tomorrow is another day!! Onward, ladies.
Barb
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08-07-2005, 10:30 AM
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That darlin' Texas gal!
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: round rock, texas, usa
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Howdy all -Looks like everyone is bright and chipper this week!
Jeanne, I find that my weight tends to drag behind about 2 days after a significant event exercise-wise. When you do lots of exercise, sometimes there is a buildup of lactic acid in those abused muscles. And that causes water retention. (what doesn't? ) Just keep plugging along and your reward will appear!
Marylyn, I am amazed both at that 8lb drop and that you beat your hubby for the week. Wow. Men usually are the ones who make us look like weight-weenies. Go-go Bunny Power!!
I'm just doing a quick note before hitting the grocery store. I am back on the "couponing" routine and just realized that our local "higher-priced" store has intermittent double coupon weekends.
Those of you with teen girls will especially appreciate this. I had a coupon for buy a large count Always pads and get a smaller one free. Which I wasn't going to even use at this store cause it would be cheaper at my normal store. Just for grins, I hit that aisle and find that there is a large count container that is being "closed out" (probably re-decorating the bag or whatever) for half price. Wow! Half-price plus I still get that smaller bag free. It gets better. Next to that cheap bag is a whole bunch of smaller bags also at clearance. I got them all. And split some of them with the envious store clerk -she had 2 teens! And still saved about $25 on sanitary pads alone! It was a very good day. My hubby was somewhat underwhelmed with all the bags of bags, but money is money.
Off to see what today's coupons might do for me!! -Happy Sunday!
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08-08-2005, 06:35 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Maryland suburbs of DC
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Ah Monday...I was up and out the door at 5 a.m., determined to stick with my program. Walked 35 mins. I see the oral surgeon today for a consult--am hoping for the best, expecting the worst. Has anyone read the "What Was Your Turning Point" thread in the Success Stories heading?? Wow...all such inspirational stories!! I've bookmarked for future reference on those days when I'm feeling less than motivated.
**Dora--WTG with the coupons! I love finding unexpected bargains like that. You have given me a little nudge toward getting my coupons organized!!
Hope everyone has a great Monday!!
Barb
239/237/155
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08-08-2005, 10:33 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 52
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happy Monday night
Hi gals! Sounds like everyone has been absolutely kicking booty this last week. I just can't believe that it's August already! School starts next Wed (Aug 17) and I'm taking off next Mon/Tue to hang with the kids as sort of a "Goodbye Summer' thing........the 5 year old is beside herself with excitement for school to start and the 10yr old is so OVER it!
I had a mini Mom breakdown last week--I'm sure some of you have been there b4...the 'I can't work fulltime and be in charge of EVERYTHING around here......I can't do anything well b/c I have to do it all!'. Not that it matterd that I was PMS'ing or anything!
I can't blame hubby since he does more than his share of the chores around the house...it's just all this THINKING that makes me crazy.......will the kids like their teachers.....will my son get kicked out of the after school program...will his new teacher understand that dyslexia and ADHD are real issues....did I get a gift for those 2 bday parties coming up...will my 5yr daughter constantly get in trouble for talking in kindergarten....make dentist appts....take kids to dentists appts.......buy groceries.......make sure you have WW ok'ed snacks around.......watch those points! AAARRGGHHH!~ it's enuf to make me crazy.........I've decided I need a full time wife!
But the PMS is receding and the weight is slowly easing down, so I'll make it! When I weigh, I usually do it 3 times in a row and take the average........this morning my digital scale read 249 during one of my 3 tries. I just stood there and looked at the # since I hadn't seen that for years.......decades. Then I got in the shower and cried...happy tears and not too many........just a sense of relief that being under 250 is attainable for me.
Now I've got to see that 199 on the scale.......there may be LOTS of tears then!
Hope you all have a great week and keep on losing!
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08-08-2005, 11:06 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Chicagoland area
Posts: 45
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Hi everyone,
Well, as many of you know Monday is my weigh in day. The past two WI's were not great, I had a gain while staying OP (really frustrating) and then a small loss the following week. (expected to see a big loss since the previous week sucked).
Well tonight was the big payoff. I had a 7 (yes seven) pound loss!!!!!!
I passed the 50lb mark. woooo hoooo. I have now lost 54lbs.
Chatting with you all has helped me stay focused, and hearing all your successes is keeping me motivated. Thank you for all your support.
TKM, glad you are feeling better.
It was not in God's plans for Tim and I to have children, but I do sympathize for those of you with teenagers. Sometimes when I see how difficult it is to raise a family I believe it was for the best, maybe I could not have handled it. (although I admit, I've had my share of pity parties too).
Anyway, Hope you all kick butt, and (and loose some butt too!!!)
take good care,
Caroline
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