Support Groups - Time For Serious Fun #128

TIME FOR SERIOUS FUN

We are a thread dedicated to making losing weight a pleasant experience. We laugh, cry and talk together. We have challenges, points for staying on program, drinking our water, and exercising. We have a daily topic to join in. Our only focus is to help us realize that dieting and all that goes with it need not be unpleasant, but can be fun. Come join the fun here at Time for Serious Fun! Everyone is Welcome!

TOPICS:

Monday: Mission Monday New mission each week
Tuesday: Target Tuesday We target something to work on
Wednesday: Wednesday's Woes Our day to complain about anything and everything
Thursday: Time for Us Thursday The day set aside to pamper us!
Friday: Fabulous Lbs Down Friday. Report our losses!

POINTS VALUES:

STAYING ON PROGRAM IS 2 POINTS
DRINKING YOUR WATER IS 1 POINT
EXERCISING IS 1 POINT

POSTING A WTG: A WTG IS WHEN SOMETHING NON WEIGHT LOSS HAPPENS TO YOU LIKE A NEW DRESS IN A SMALLER SIZE. TO POST A WTG, USE ALL CAPS AND POST IT IN PINK. FOR EXAMPLE: WTG: I rode my bike 2 miles instead of one today

THURSDAY: Today is Time for Us Thursday so be sure and take a little time just for you today.

Susan: We are all here cheering your hubby on and praying big prayers for him and you! I know things are going to work out great!

Carri: Hope you dh is getting back on his feet (no pun intended) and his ankles are feeling better.

LeeAnn: Never one to shy away from giving advice when asked, I do think that though this is difficult you need to make this call by yourself. I will say however, that a couple things you said make sense to me in more than one way. If you can afford it, take the classes online and if you don't decide to go to work, you still have them under your belt and what could be bad about that? Secondly, once the little ones are in school you need something to do with your time and if you think you would like to work, then I say go for it. You have to look at the reason for going to work, is it money or do you just want to get out of the house? In my opinion, working from the house makes no sense unless it is money that is the issue because the kids would be at school, you would still be "lonely" as you called it even having work to do. Even if you went to work, it will be hard at first with the kids gone, but they all grow up and it is just part of life. I can relate to all of this because I was a stay at home mom and even though my decision to do so was based purely on the fact Jack was in the Navy and as such unavailable to the kids a lot and I thought they needed one parent there for them all the time, we suffered financially for decades because of it. We barely made ends meet, we didn't most of the time, and even had trouble getting groceries etc from time to time because money was so very tight. We had nothing but junk cars from 1984 until 2002 because we didn't have the money or the credit to buy a decent one. I won't bore you with a lot of other problems we had, but I would not do it again. I did have a couple jobs here and there, but they were short term and paid poorly. They only kept us from going hungry. So with all that being said, I think you should get a pad of paper and list pros and cons to work or no work. When you are done, go back over the list and scratch off anything that really doesn't matter one way or another on the list then decide from there. I wish you luck and let us know what you decide.

have a great day ladys.

Faye :)

It's always better for children to have a parent at home with them than a paid stranger. I would not consider going to work if I didn't have too until my children were grown. As for feeling lonely, you could find other SAHMs and start a play group, etc. Leave the children with Dad in the evening and do something you enjoy, etc. I always think the good of the children comes first. My cousin home schooled 2 through highschool, then had 4 more which she is home schooling now. She has never been "lonely" or felt she wasn't contributing. She feels she is doing the very best thing she can for the good of the family and the children are/have grown up with the values she and her husband want them to have, not some strangers that may be in conflict.

Should know about DH surgery later this morning.

Have a happy Easter - I won't be back before Monday.

LeAnn - As most of you know I do not have kids, and the reason I do not have them is because I cannot afford to quit my job and stay home with them. I believe that if I am going to have them then I should stay home with them and raise them...with that being said I would definitely want to go back to work once they were all in school.

You will have to make this decision for yourself, as Faye said, but I say if you are lucky enough to be able to stay home with them, then you should.
They are only this small once, and time does fly. :hug:

NO TOPIC TODAY!

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend. I may not be able to peek back in here until Monday and if I can't Happy Easter to you all!

Faye :)

Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter!

HAPPY EASTER

Well, dh and I sat down and hashed it out. We've been in all of the situations, and they all had their drawbacks. He despised staying at home while I worked. We were cranky when we both worked, and irritated with me staying at home... so all in all, we had to figure out wich one irritated us the least. LOL! :D

In the end, we decided that I would get a part time job after the kids are in school just to get out and still be home when they get back. Don't know exactly what kind of job I will be able to get after 5 years of being out of work, but we'll see.

-Lee Ann

Hi all,

HAPPY EASTER!

I am still a little flat, but not in a really deep depression thank God! My eating has been terrible for 2 weeks - alot of that was due to PMS and TOM and just general comfort eating. The good thing is I've managed to keep going out to the gym, so hopefully my metabolism is back up to where it was before I got ill.
I am back on track with my eating as of tomorrow and will be jornalling again. (I've already eaten my easter egg!). I feel like if I get a good run at sticking to my diet plan and exercising 5 times a week, I can get in weight loss mode again which will really motivate me to stay with it.When I weighed in at the beginning of the month I'd lost 2lb, but I've been eating terribly since then so I won't change my tracker till I weigh in again in a day or two. I've been quite down about my weight recently and for the first time in a long time have been wondering if I am going to be able to do this. At the end of the summer last year I was on fire and was 100% sure that I would get to my goal weight, but months and months of not losing anything and not committing 100% have weakened my resolve. I am not giving up though - NO WAY! I just need to get back in the weight loss zone and get my drive and focus back. Being ill for so long, and then low mood setting in have really not helped - but now I am going to help myself and treat my body and mind healthily and look after myself with good food, exercise and gentle and caring thoughts. That's the plan anyway!

SUSAN - Hope all goes well for your dh in surgery. I will keep you both in my prayers.

LEE - No one but you can make the decision whether to stay at home or work, It is one of the most difficult decisions that a mother has to face. Luckily you have a choice - alot of women don't. I used to think that if I could afford to I'd be a SAHM, but I also think I could get terribly isolated and depressed so think part time work might suit me. I think I'd be a full time mum until they are 2, then introduce them to nursery etc, because it helps their social skills, but who knows until I am in that position and so many other factors play a part? It's never easy though - it's the modern dilemma. My poor sister has no choice but to work full time, then she has to do all the childcare and housework too because her husband never lifted a finger to help (they're getting divorced now) - I think women get a rough deal now because they basically have to do it all and even then they feel guilty!

Love Amanda x

MONDAY: Today is Mission Monday and our Mission this week is to separate ourselves from the dreaded Easter treats be it candy or desserts!

Gotta run! have a good day, girls

Faye :)

Stupid easter candy.

I've been stress eating for two weeks straight! I feel like total crap!! At least I'm still exercising, though. Time to get back to normal. I let the kids take all their candy to their rooms, so I won't be too tempted to eat it. They are home all week and guard the stuff like gold--so hopefully it will be gone before they go back to school next week.

DH is feeling really bad about his weight again, too. So, I think I'm going to start up SB again for him--he did really well on it before. I personally like to have a piece of bread or fruit in the morning, but don't "have" to. I wish I could just "eat what I want in moderation"...just doesn't seem to work for me.

Well, I have tons to do today. I hope everyone is doing well!

Lee, use this time to figure out what you *really* want to do with your life and then learn everything you can about it while you're home. Now is your chance to *choose* a career. If you wait until they get to school to start thinking about it, you'll end up with something you hate. I know you, and you're always happier when you're working. So use this time wisely.

Amanda, I'm right there with you sweetie! I've been depressed and eating poorly and not losing--but we can do this!

Susan, hope the news is good about the surgery!

Faye & Carrie :hug: :hug:

Am I missing anyone :?: Hope not!

TTFN,
Julie

I had to run Jack to work this morning so didn't have much time. We all seem to be in this big crappy slump. I told Jack that I am going to the commissary the end of the week and whatever is left in the house goes in the garbage and I am getting all healthy stuff and I am going to beat this once and for all. I am tired, I am not feeling well and it is all because I put back on most of the weight I lost. I have a ballgame at Wrigley Field in Sept and if I don't take off a lot of lbs by then, I will never fit into the seats as they are really narrow. Who is with me? We need to be in this together! Back to counting points, everyone????

Faye ;)

I am with you Faye! I am re-committing as of today! I have started out by having healthy porridge oats for breakfast and am planning on cooking up a big soup/broth for tea which is so yummy, healthy, low fat and filling that I am confident I will stay OP. No gym today - I overdid it a bit on Fri & Sat and am very achy. Back tomorrow though!

Good for you Faye & Julie for making a definate decision to get back OP - I am in the same boat. Over the past two weeks, I have pretty much eaten everything I shouldn't! It's all been comfort eating, but I have ended up feeling worse and I know the only way to help myself feel good about myself is to eat healthily, exercise and watch the weight drop off!

Have a good day

Love Amanda x

Confession time - I just threw in the towel and ate a ton of bad stuff over the weekend. I'm so stressed out about my husband that I sure shouldn't have added this load of guilt.

I took my husband to the kidney doctor who has been managing the others on Thursday. He was estatic - my husband has done a complete turnaround - gained 7 pounds in 2 weeks - hemo is up but not close to normal yet but the procrit has kicked in and its improving, his electrolytes are way up, not normal but good for a kidney patient. So he says, do not do the intestinal surgery now, he might not need it. Apparently the intestines have finally started to heal. But rush the vascular surgery because that is really bad. So now I'm waiting to hear from the vascular surgeon on what the next steps will be. So, I just threw my hands up and ate. It didn't help that I managed to get to day quilt guild on Friday and guess who one a big glass cylinder of chocolates for guess how many there were -- you guessed it - me. Just what I needed. DH doesn't care for chocolates anymore. They went to a friend last night.

Back on SBD today. I really feel crappy from the carbs and the scale is up 3 pounds (I know it's mostly water, but I feel bloated and miserable). I made menus for every meal and snack for the next week and that is aways a big help for me. Eating on the fly is not a good thing at my house.

So, it is agreed - we are all back on track and will post our points.

TUESDAY: Today is Target Tuesday and our target this week are drinks. We need to watch what we drink other than water. Almost anything you drink is either high in sodium, sugar or both. If you are an anti water drinker, try adding Crystal Light to you water. You will still get water or even Iced Tea gives you water. It is a myth that you should only drink straight water. Some people just can't tolerate water so do what you need to do, just make sure you are not taking in a bunch of sugar or sodium when you do.

POINTS:

Faye :flow2:
LeeAnn :cp:

I need to go ladies. I got a little sun poisoning from T's soccer practice (it was 96 yesterday here) and I am pretty nauseous and all that goes with that.

Have a good day! Keep up the good work!

Faye :)

Morning Girls ... on the Topic for Tuesday, drinks, I am one of those people that drink nothing but water 24/7 ... I occasionally, like once every month or two will have a diet drink but that is rare ... I just love bottled water ...

I have been doing so well lately, I managed to lose 2 pounds last week even on TOM!!! So I am excited ... my clothes are really feeling lose again!! :carrot:

Faye - 96 !!! ughhhhh ... I know I have said it many times on here but I hate hot weather ... if we never got above 75-80 here I would be so happy ...
I guess you got the A/C on huh? I hope that is not coming towards us, it is supposed to be in the high 60's lower 70's here all week and that is about perfect to me.

Susan - do not feel bad about your stress eating ... you are going through alot right now ... hope everything turns out well.

Amanda - Glad you are back on track now ... :)

I am glad you are all recommitting, for a while there I thought I was the only one trying to lose anymore ( besides Susan ) :D ha ha

Talk to you all later, stay OP !!!!! It CAN be done!!!

We actually had a really nice (and sugar free!!!) Easter. We painted eggs, I went to church, we had a barbeque, and we just played outside almost all day! The weather was gorgeous.. it was just impossible to stay in. :carrot:

Ok, now that I really think about it, part of a chocolate bunny's head has been eaten, but I think that's it. :o

Lent was over, but I find that I got used to eating less carbs over the last 40 days, so I decided to see how far I could go with this whole little or no carb thing. So there's no pressure, just a curiosity. Kind of fun. :dizzy:

Have a great day, ladies! Today I have 3 points (water-yuck!)

Lee Ann

Back on track today - 4 points for yesterday. I can do this if I put my mind to it. Back to 155 on scale this morning so not too much damage. Took the time to schedule dentist, doctor and mammogram for myself so I'll be in good shape to take care of my husband.

DH has another sore on his foot. It just scares the ... out of me. Tried all day to call the doctor but couldn't get through so I sent them a fax. Hopefully someone will call me back.

I'm down to 1 or 2 cups of coffee a day and maybe a cup of tea and at least 64 ounces of water - some days more. I just like a slice of lemon. If you think you don't like water be sure to try it icy, or at room temperature or even warm before you give up. Never know what might click. My DH nephrologist keeps emphasizing drink plain water so your kidneys don't have to filter out other stuff.

Faye, hope you are feeling better!

WEDNESDAY: Today is Wednesday's Woes so if you have a gripe or complaint about something share it!

POINTS:

Susan :bravo:

Carri: That is great about the losses, keep it up!

Susan: Good to hear good news about your hubby, hope they can get his foot heeled and get him in for surgery.

You should see my cat! He must be watching a little bug, but he is all curled up with his paws under him like they do, but he is only about 1 1/2 inches from the wall facing it. Looks like I put him in timeout! :lol:

LeeAnn: Glad you got the work thing straightened out. This will work for all of you without the children having someone else care for them.

have a good day girls! I have to get going as I am going to lunch with dd early today and I don't have anything done this morning yet.

Faye :)

Good morning - lovely day here so I'm going for a walk at lunch time.

Only 2 points yesterday - exercise and water. Did great on the food until last night and the nuts called too loudly:devil:

Busy at work - have a great day!

THURSDAY: Today is Time for Us Thursday so make some special time for you today and have fun with it!

POINTS:

Susan :dancer:

Have a great day girls!

Faye ;)

4 Points for yesterday!

Going shopping at the Polo Ralph Lauren outlet store at lunchtime - big sale and I got a 30% off total purchase coupon...need some clothes that fit for summer. Going to be 80 degrees today.

Think positive - weight will go!

FRIDAY: Today is Fabulous Lbs Down Friday so how did we do the last two weeks, gals?

POINTS:

Susan :bravo:

We are having a bad thunderstorm so I guess I should peek in and peek out for now.

Faye :)

Well, I've putzed around and am still at 154 after 2 weeks. Only 2 points for yesterday.

Where are the rest of you...thought we were going to start posting points again. Let's make an effort and at least get one for water.

Storms are headed this way, Faye - thunderstorms in forecast for next 3 days.

Need to get off - I'm seeing lightening.

Morning - well for pounds down I lost two last week and was down another 1.5 pounds down this morning, so 3.5 for the last two weeks ... :carrot:

Susan - I always get my water in , it is the exercise I have the problem with...:) so 3 points for me yesterday ...


who else had losses???

See ya,
Carri

Woo Hoo!! Got on the scale today (dreading the outcome) and I was down to 150 from 156!!! I finally broke that da^* plateau! YES!!!

AND I'm only 10 pounds off of what I was when I got preg with my 2nd..!! And only 25 away from my goal weight! YAAAHHOOOOOO!!!

:carrot: :carrot: Doing a dance.. OW! Babay!! Yeah! :carrot: :carrot:

Good Saturday morning gals! Well, I am off to the commissary in just a few hours and I told Jack he has through tomorrow to eat any junk he wants because I am cleaning and tossing tomorrow and Monday we are back on track. I am doing something similar to WW's quick start program or other people's like Dr Phil has a quick start kind of thing. I need to get my body jump started.

No soccer today as the field is flooded from all the rain we had.

POINTS:

Susan :dancer:
Carri :cp:

LBS DOWN:

Carri :goodscale :goodscale :goodscale :goodscale
Susan :goodscale
LeeAnn :goodscale :goodscale :goodscale :goodscale :goodscale :goodscale

Good job everyone!
Have a wonderful weekend

Faye ;)

just moving us up gals! have a good Sunday and see you tomorrow

Faye:)

MONDAY: Today is Mission Monday and our mission this week is a challenge. The challenge is to work at 4 days of 4pters. Let's really work hard this week and get some perfect days in for all of us!

I am off and running gals. I have finished 2glasses of water, took my vitamin and am almost done with my FF instant breakfast. I am NOT a milk fan so that part will be tough, but I will do just fine I am sure. I weighed myself this morning and was appalled. I did clean out the whole pantry, freezer and fridge and there are NO sweets, junk food, snacks, etc other than what is prescribed on my program. Jack is back on Slimfast and soup for lunch and regular dinner with cutting down and he eats a prescribed portion of cereal and milk and has juice for breakfast. We just have to be tough on ourselves for a little while. Jack wants at least 20 lbs off by the first of July so his stress test is better for him. Once we are through the summer months, then we will ease up a bit, as in going out to eat once a month, etc, but not go back to eating whatever and however much we want. Those days have got to be through for us. We aren't in our 20's anymore and lots of extra weight will kill us and makes everyday tasks difficult.

Everyone have a great day!

Faye :)

Good for you, Faye. There isn't anything better you can do for yourself and Jack than eat healthy. Just losing 10% of your current weights has great health benefits. Don't be in a rush, experiment with new recipes and foods, and enjoy life. Having been a huge girl at one time, I can speak from experience.

Had 4 points both Saturday and Sunday. Have all my menus for May done and ready to go. Makes me feel in control. I've even scheduled the occasional piece of 70% dark chocolate.

*insert Homer here* "mmmmmmmm! Dark chocolate..." drool. :)

Wow, Susan! I was just looking at how much weight you've already lost. That's so cool!!! Talk about some serious achievement...

Julie- One of the new guys at out fight practices (Tindal) got a high level award (OTC equivalent). It actually gave Dave a new resolve. He's determined to win crown tourney within the next two years. He's gone toe to toe with the last few kings, so he knows he's got a good chance. Now he has to get his head in gear.

He says that since we can't travel so much to events, then he has to get their attention another way. Ha ha! I know he can do it if he really wants it, so I'm preparing for the eventuality of his winning. I haven't been in armor so much these days. There's no real reason for it. I'm just so darn frustrated with it all, I guess.

Hi Carrie and Faye! :) I took my oldest to church with me last weekend. She was so excited about going that she didn't sleep more than 4 hours the night before! LOL! She likes the singing. :)

POINTS:

Susan :bravo: :bravo:

Susan :Don't you wonder why you do things like this to yourselves? I am not one to beat myself up or moan over what I have become, because it is ridiculous to do so, but I can't say I am not angry with myself. Anyway, doesn't matter now in the least.

LeeAnn: Did your dd enjoy church service? It is hard for little ones to sit still most of the time.

You all have a great one today. It is beautiful here and in the 70's but going to be 80 today I think.

Everyone have a good day today.

Faye

Afternoon Girls - I am so tired today, Mondays always hit me hard as I have slept in all weekend, I slept in until almost 1:00 on Saturday ( I know that is
awful especially since it was so beautiful this weekend ) and I hardly ever sleep in past 10:00 or so ... I was having a really lazy day! :) I did end up finding some nice patio furniture at Lowes that me and dh liked, we got it set up yesterday afternoon, I really like it.

Faye - I am so glad that you and Jack have decided to get back on plan and lose some weight. I know all to well how much weight you can put back on when you are not watching it ( as I do every Thanksgiving through Christmas ), so do not beat yourself up about it ...we will not think any less of you, just put your true weight up on your signature and start working on it. I hated to put that 200 number back up there since I worked so hard to get back under 200 - but I got myself there and I had to own up to it and share it... it is just a number after all ... good luck !!! :hug:

Leann - Congrats on your loss !!!

Amanda - I miss you !!!!

Julie - Hi !!!! :cool:

Susan - good job on your losses too !!! :carrot:

Hope you all have a great day, it is going to be another great one weather wise here today ... high of like 72, perfect !! but it is going to be like 56 and rainy tomorrow ... oh well I will take it ... later all !!!

TUESDAY: Today is Target Tuesday and our target this week is SLEEP! Many of us do not get the amount of sleep needed because of work issues, children, medical, whatever. We need to do a better job of this as our body responds to proper sleep in a positive way. Let's try and make sure we get proper sleep even if that means missing out on our favorite show to do so!

POINTS:

Faye :bravo:
Carri :cp:
Susan :bravo:

Carri: Glad you finally found a patio set. I love to go out and sit at mine when it isn't too hot or the bees don't want to get me. We have a yellowjacket hive somewhere around and they come to feast on some flowering bush I have that smells heavenly. (I am mr orange thumb so know nothing about flowers, plants etc.) Jack and I take books out in the evening on the weekends and grill out and read. It is really nice. Carri, I have to say I am very embarrassed about putting my weight on my signature, though I guess I should. I am so darn mad at myself when I think I was close to 300 when I started going back and forth. I guess I should just do it and get on with it.

Well, we have new neighbors on the left of us now and looks like little kids, but so far it has been really quiet. The other side, hasn't had one person even look at the property and who would it is such a mess.

Well, I need to start with my water and get in a walk or on the treadmill for a few minutes. I have to take it slow again. Our pool opens in just a little over a month, so I am looking forward to that again.

Have a great day!

Faye :)

Morning All ...

Faye, I am very proud of you for putting your stats back in your signature, I know it was hard, it was hard for me when I gained back around 20 pounds at the end of last year... but we go on, and you will be doing GREAT soon !!!!
:hug:


I had a 3 pointer yesterday ... just had some grape nuts cereal and now I am so thirsty - off to get water ... talk to you all later , have a good OP day!!!

Hi guys!

I am still really struggling with depression and comfort eating I am afraid. I am doing my best, and have made improvements but am really struggling to find that determination and motivation I had this time last year. I am my own worst enemy because on the one hand I look in the mirror and think 'I am so fat and ugly and it is making me feel miserable', but at the same time I'm reaching for the phone to order a pizza, even though I KNOW it is the absolute worst possible thing I could do! My self esteem is pretty much at rock bottom at the moment, I am ready to burst into tears every time I see myself or think about how I am looking. I have lost that self confidence I had where I was feeling good about myself and saw myself as an attractive curvy woman. It's funny how our minds work isn't it? I am no heavier or fatter than I was then, but my mindset has shifted into a negative one and now I feel fatter than I've ever been - even though I am 50lb lighter!

The good news is I am getting on with my life - I am still going to the gym, am busy with my IT course at college and am getting everything prepared to sell some stuff on ebay to make a little extra money for myself. Talking of the gym - on Saturday I did TWO classes in a row! I did my usual Legs, Bums & Tums class, then tried a STEP class straight after. I was fine, although the step moves were rather complicated to follow! The LBT class is mainly toning, so I more than felt up to some cardio after - I felt great afterwards! So my fitness is obviously going from strength to strength - I am just letting myself down with my eating.

I pretty much stayed on track yesterday - except one chocolate bar! Today, I resisted the cheese in the supermarket and am managing to stay OP so far - I'll just have to take it one day at a time.

FAYE - I am really pleased for you hon! You can achieve great results when you fully commit - so you'll have that weight shifting in no time!

CARRI, SUSAN, LEE - Congrats on your losses, you are all doing great!

JULIE - Hi!

Love Amanda x

4 points for yesterday. Had to go to dentist for crown and my mouth still hurts today.

Taking DH for emergency sonogram on his leg tomorrow afternoon. I wish they would do something before it gets any worse.

Amanda - Do you not take anything for your depression? I would not know where I would be without the meds ... they have helped so much, if you are not taking them you should check into it if you can afford to - no reason to suffer needlessly ... hope you are feeling like yourself again soon !!! :)

Susan - Hope all goes well with dh tomorrow.

Just checking back in, almost going home for the day ...

Faye, where are you? You are always here bright and early to get us started.

Had 4 points for yesterday.

Amanda, don't beat yourself up. Take care of yourself with a little pampering. You are a good and worthy person and not a number on the scale. You are keeping up your exercise program and that is great. Maybe you should take a break from your current diet and try a new one for a week or two just to shake things up.

... better living through chemistry...
!I'm all for it!

Hey ladies! Glad to see so many are back! :)

I SO blew my program to smithereens for the last two days. It seems that I was thinking "Wow, I did such a good job that I can celebrate with a binge!!" Pizza (albeit vegetarian, but still), crackers and cheese, oh bad me.

Bad Lee! Bad! Go sit in time out! Heh heh...

What is it about getting sick and losing weight? Makes me want to get sick... hmm... how about dysentery (sp)? Add malaria, and I'm sure to lose those last 25 in a hurry! Darn checkbook.. can't afford a plane ticket to the right places to get them! :D

Have a fabulous day, girls! We work too hard not to deserve it.

-Lee Ann

WEDNESDAY: Today is Wednesday's woes so go ahead and gripe!

Sorry I am late. My woe is tornadoes in our area last night caused our server to be down until just now. I have been working on both computers since 7 this morning and just got it up and going.

POINTS:

Faye :bravo:
Susan :bravo:

Amanda: Come on back and post here everyday girl! We need you no matter how you are doing. Sounds like you are having the body image/self image problem. You need to KNOW that you are beautiful and you have worked so hard to get the lbs you have off. Just because you have had some hard times, don't let them get you down and don't start seeing stuff in the mirror that isn't there!

Susan: how is hubby doing? I know you are anxious to get his leg fixed up. Hope things get better soon for him.

LeeAnn: Naughty naughty, but Pizza, how do you get past that? Luckily, Jack does not like pizza much so we don't have it here often unless I order it online for lunch and I am trying to keep my fingers off the computer with regards to that! :lol:

Carri: I used to love grape nuts, but not so much anymore. I have started eating oatmeal with sugar free syrup on it every morning. It does help a bit with hunger, but I am having a time of it and will for awhile. Sometimes you just have to buck up and bite the bullet until your body gets used to not so much sugar.

Everyone have a great day!

Faye ;)

Afternoon All ... glad to see everybody is back and checking, wait have we heard from Julie lately?

I had only a 1 pointer yesterday, late last night I had a slight binge and had vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup, Fritos, pistachios, and pepper jack cheese ... wonder anything is left in my house, ha ... but oh well, back on today ... I don't cheat often enough :D

Faye - Yes, I like oatmeal too. I do not envy you with starting back on the diet, I always feel so bad, headaches and hunger and sugar and fat withdrawal ... but you should feel better after about the first week or two...
good luck !!!

Lee - I LOVE pizza, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it !! As Amanda knows ( and she loves
it too ) ... it is such my trigger food ... so I have to try and stay away from it or binge ... no inbetween ... :)

Susan - Hope all is going well with dh.

Talk to you all later!!

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