Support Groups - Come on who wants to be *3 Skinny Chicks*??

I want to start a support group of anyone, that want to be in a group here known as the *3 Skinny Chicks*?? I'm game and i can come on during lunch or after work and weekends. Lets hook up and do this. It can be more than 3 of us, the more the merrier. Follow my format below to welcome yourself in.

Name: Veronica aka April
Why you chose your user name: i started my plan in April, and i plan on losing this weight by November, my birthday.
Date started: April 18, 2006
Whats your plan: Atkins modified. Currently in Induction day 9.
Whats your sign: Scorpio.
Whats your favorite stores: Walmart, Target, Costco and I like Nordstroms too.
What is your Chinese Astrological sign: Dog (im loyal :cool: )
Whats your ideal outfit when goal: leather body suit to ride my bike (Suzuki) and a mini dress with stilettos.
What will be your life change: Riding bikes (my own), getting married.

come on people :( i need some friends here. :) people will come.

Hey I'm doing nutrisystem, (well I am about to, haven't received it yet). I want to lose 80 pounds. I'm new to this site too. I joined yesterday.

Hey bf :) cute name. Congrats on finding this forum and good luck you can do it!!! I've heard great things about Nutrisystem. I know you can't wait!!! to get your food. Keep us updated on how everything is going!!! I wish you the very best of luck!!! BTW, when and if you get ready and wanna chill over here with me thus far, lol swing on through, okay? Take care.

Why limit it to "3 skinny chicks" - we can do better than that! My mini goals are real mini - i'm estatic if i can just get rid of one more pound! Two more by Mothers Day would be awesome!

Hey April, I'll definately be apart of your group! I need a buddy! I should be getting my food any day now, and oh yeah can't wait! Let's keep in touch with each other, ok?

Why limit it to "3 skinny chicks" - we can do better than that! My mini goals are real mini - i'm estatic if i can just get rid of one more pound! Two more by Mothers Day would be awesome!

I understand, but the long term goal is to be thinner. I love that thought. We can do this!!!!!

Hey April, I'll definately be apart of your group! I need a buddy! I should be getting my food any day now, and oh yeah can't wait! Let's keep in touch with each other, ok?

"Delivery man/woman, hurry up with bf's food!!!!" I love to keep in touch with each other. Lets do this!!!!!!!!!!!! WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome, so glad we connected! YES we can do this! I just looked into overeaters anonymous meetings. This could be a whole new chapter in my life! (now that the fog is finally lifting on my bad case of denial) =)

OA, is the bomb I've heard. I went to one meeting, and this real skinny lady was running the group, she showed us her pictures, and she was 500 lbs. in them. I was so shocked!!! I'm going too bf!!! You've inspired me already :) I like it; we're on a roll. Yes, this is a "whole new chapter in"our lives The fog is lifting off bf, of denial for you and me both. We are helpless and we KNOW THIS!! That's the start----->STOP LYING TO OURSELVES, AND REACH OUT FOR HELP, BECAUSE WE'VE LET THINGS GO OUT OF CONTROL. Everybody need to ask questions, seek support/friendship, and right our wrongs. That is LIFE!! If we don't then we fall victim to our self-sabotage. People can wish bad against us, and when we do bad they applaud. But, it is only because our lives got out control. Thats why success is the best revenge. I don't wish bad on nothing in life. I just know that I can admit it now, when I need help and go to the positive, logical, helpful place/s for me. I believe in Maslow's theory of the Hierarchy of Needs, so true and so real!!

I can't wait bf until you come back with your food, bragging. This nice lady at my job is doing the Nutrisystem and she loves it!! Her dil has lost 90 lbs on it.

Wow, 500 pounds! You KNOW if someone like that can get control it's totally within reach for us! I went to the CHICKS IN CONTROL forum yesterday and read the sticky about over eating, and it just hit me! I have a serious problem, it's not a joke!

Anyway I'm happy about taking this first step. How do you do with your dieting on the weekends? Is that your hardest times? What do you do for exercise, and how much?

Definitely its within reach for us, we don't have a quarter of that to lose. That is persistence, and my mind try to "approve" going off, and people do too, they don't mean any harm, but don't realize how we truly suffer from being outta control. I found the OA site and the locations in my area. I'm going too, the next one is tomorrow, wish me luck that i get my lazy butt there, lol. I'm visiting chicks in control in a minute, I loooove that name!!! Nope its not a joke, really it isn't about our eating behavior.

I do fine with my dieting on the weekends, I see it as another day, the only way I see the weekend different is because I can rest. When I exercise, I just walk, but not nothing purposefully. I do it when I'm on my way to work, at work, or on my way home, getting extra walking in like I'll walk instead of using the bus all the way or 1/2 the way. I will use the stairs when I feel like it, but not force myself, then I'll hate it and quit all together. BF, I can't ask you what you do with your dieting and exercsise until you implement your food. But, have you started some lil things as of yet, and if so what?

Where are you from April? I really haven't done anything as of yet. When I do get my food, I will walk on the treadmill or go for walks around the neighborhood. I have three kids so I need to LEARN HOW to eat so that I can teach them. Thankfully they are still young enough to change their little habits.

It is true that people don't realize how out of control we are. It doesn't seem real, it seems like an "exuse for being fat". I bet that is what people that don't suffer from this think. Honestly, until I read that post, I didn't realize that it is truly a sickness. I can't wait to start going to those OA meetings. Mine are on thursday night. I am glad that you are going tomorrow. Like someone told me- that takes courage. I am proud of you and you should be proud too! You're standing up and saying "I'm taking my life back!" Let me know how it goes. I want details, details, details, so that I can get an idea of what it will be like. Goodluck!

Hey bf, I'm in Cali too. I'm in Long Beach, what about you? Like I said I've been there to OA before, just once, I wasn't ready to admit my sickness. I can't wait until tomorrow for OA, I'm going back to church too, so a metamorphisis is happening. My goodness bf you're the one doing great!!! I mean you're looking out for your babies so that the bad habits won't rub down to them, because we know that what we look like affects us. We're standing up bf!!! Together we stand, and when one gets weak the other help hold up the other. That's why success is not a single effort, its joint, and I'm down with ya bf.

BTW, when you feel ready, if you wish so that we can know each other and that helps to draw us closer, if you can answer the questions I posted initially within this post. If you have any extra to add on, feel free, I'm open! :)

Name: Cindy aka bigfatty
Why you chose your user name: I think it is a funny name
Date started: haven't yet, will start when my food gets here!
Whats your plan: nutrisystem
Whats your sign: pices
Whats your favorite stores: Walmart, MAC, payless, too many online stores to name.....
What is your Chinese Astrological sign: no idea
Whats your ideal outfit when goal: to wear jean shorts (or jeans) and look good
What will be your life change: being more active in general, being more active outdoors!! I'm just praying I will get this under control!

So what kind of church do you go to? I'm glad that you are going to church, that helps too! Hope you're Sunday is going great! (To bad it's back to the grind tomorrow)

Hey how's ya day going? My day thus far has consisted of washing hair/flat ironing both (me and my daughter's) and clothes at the wash house (i can't believe it was so much!)/hung them all up, just a bit much. I'm so whipped. Now, I'll get ready for tomorrow. No church, or OA too much to do. I'll check out OA this week, and keep ya posted.

I'm glad you posted your info above. I see you're a water sign like me. I like MAC too, diva is one of my fav color lipsticks. How was your day?

My day was busy! My mother in law is here so we've been shopping all day! We did make it to church this morning though, so that was good. How old is your daughter? I didn't realize you had any kids! Tomorrow is my big clean day...can't hardly wait! I love MAC! My favorite is their 'idol eyes' eye shadow! Try it if you haven't it's GORGEOUS!

How about yours? Besides chores?

you were busy too i see. thats nice to go shopping, what did you find today? I love to shop. Thats good you made it to church, im going to try again. my daughter is a teen, yep im a mom to teenagers. tomorrow is your big clean day? where are you in Calif? why can't you wait? I would be terrified, lol. I'll check out idol eyes next time im at the mac counter. I'm still lingering around, thats me sometimes, tired but can't sleep.

I am just starting out on my diet and eating healthy. I have been on a flip flop diet and gave up. So I had my daughter take a photo of me and I almost fell to the floor when I saw what I looked like. My first words were "What Happened"...hehe...so I went I went online to search for the support group. I came across this site and here I am........:dizzy: I am ready to start my journey on losing weight and communicating with others..so we can all support each other..

I'm really new and excited to join too!

Name: Christina
Why you chose your user name: I'm a new mom.
Date started: Today (May 1st 2006)
Whats your plan: Don't have one set as of yet...in the process.
Whats your sign: Leo/Virgo (right on the cusp).
Whats your favorite stores: Walmart.
What is your Chinese Astrological sign: Tiger - Timid
Whats your ideal outfit when goal: Nothing...well o.k. a bathing suit will do!What will be your life change: A healther, happier me. Being able to walk again without hurting and running down the block!

you were busy too i see. thats nice to go shopping, what did you find today? I love to shop. Thats good you made it to church, im going to try again. my daughter is a teen, yep im a mom to teenagers. tomorrow is your big clean day? where are you in Calif? why can't you wait? I would be terrified, lol. I'll check out idol eyes next time im at the mac counter. I'm still lingering around, thats me sometimes, tired but can't sleep.

I was being totally sarcastic about being excited to clean--I HATE CLEANING AND DOING LAUNDRY!! Wow, teenagers! Is it as hard as they say? I'm in Petaluma--N. of San Fran. I'm just starting out the day...trying to get my son out the door for school! Maybe my food will come today!:smug:

I am just starting out on my diet and eating healthy. I have been on a flip flop diet and gave up. So I had my daughter take a photo of me and I almost fell to the floor when I saw what I looked like. My first words were "What Happened"...hehe...so I went I went online to search for the support group. I came across this site and here I am........:dizzy: I am ready to start my journey on losing weight and communicating with others..so we can all support each other..

I did that not too long ago, I was NOT prepared for what I saw! Thank God it was on a digital camera so it could be deleted QUICKLY! :D Good luck on your journey!!!

I'm really new and excited to join too!

Name: Christina
Why you chose your user name: I'm a new mom.
Date started: Today (May 1st 2006)
Whats your plan: Don't have one set as of yet...in the process.
Whats your sign: Leo/Virgo (right on the cusp).
Whats your favorite stores: Walmart.
What is your Chinese Astrological sign: Tiger - Timid
Whats your ideal outfit when goal: Nothing...well o.k. a bathing suit will do!What will be your life change: A healther, happier me. Being able to walk again without hurting and running down the block!


Welcome and good luck! I hope the same for you (and me too)! Every little thing hurts when you're big...even finding a comfortable position when you're sleeping is tough!:mad:

So, Can we tell each other a bit about ourselves? Eating habbits? Successful diets, Not so successful diets?

So, Can we tell each other a bit about ourselves? Eating habbits? Successful diets, Not so successful diets?

Yeah, sure! I'm going to be doing nutrisystem WHENEVER my food decides to show up! I"m a new 30:( I have 3 kids, :dizzy: I'm in California, my hubby is in the military so we move around quite a bit. I cam't think of any thing else, so tell us about you and and feel free to interject any new info!:)

Well, about me...

I'm 31 and have a 2.5 month old son. My husband and I are pretty much stuck here in Michigan. We both grew up here. I don't really have a plan set as of now, but I will be doing a life style change, like, my eating habbits and when I eat. The hard part is getting started.

Well I grew up in Illinois near the wisconsin border, so we're from "kind of" the same area. We almost got transferred to sault ste marie about a year or so ago. Where in michigan are you?

I'm from Southeast Michigan, Warren.

Got my food this evening! I'll start tomorrow!

Yeahhhhh! Go Go Go Go Go Go go!!!!

OMG I missed everybody today, but heeeey yall!!!! I'm so happy to see Christina and Jayagoddess here ((((hugs))))) OMG I'm so super juiced!!!!

bf you must be super excited about the food!!! I'm so happy you got it today. Did you pick out your breakfast and lunch for tomorrow yet? I would have it all lined up like new shoes, and can't wait for its turn, lol.

I just got home and can't post like I want at work.

bf I know where Petaluma is, that's cool, and you have 3 little ones, aaawww that's sweet. Oh yeah, teens are a round-trip!

With each other and this board, and all the support we can get We Can and Will Be Skiinnnnnny!!!!!

BTW Christina my mom and brother are Tigers, roar!!! I couldn't help it, lol. I hope to talk at lunch tomorrow too.

I've been wondering where you've been today. Sounds like you've been busy.

I'm trying not think about the food too much! Otherwise I'll want to tear each one open and chow down!

I talked to the "contact" person for OA today. She was really nice! She said that the group is mostly women, that should be good. Thursday will be my first meeting! I'm excited about it!

Well write when you get a minute! Have a great night!

Hey everyone .......I am so excited to be here.....thanks for the warm welcome....well today I kind of went off my diet .....:( ok but I picked my self right back up and went for a walk with my 13 year old daughter....we took our cameras with us kind of like a nature walk so it would make the walk interesting ...I look forward to talking to all of you......
:df: I captured a cool photo on the way of a cat that I just spotted in the bush..and I clicked my camera ...and what a photo...I like to put smiles on peoples faces

Hi! I have been reading threads every once in a while for months, but have never had the courage to join. Tonight I read some dialogue between April2November and Bigfatty and was truly inspired. Enough that I decided I had to join. So here I am. I'm about 80-90 pounds overweight (maybe even more - I haven't been able to face the scale in months).

Name:Nicky aka 4thefuture
Why you chose your user name: I want to break the cycle for my daughter
Date started: Joined today, started dieting when I was 12 years old (I'm 31 now)
Whats your plan: healthy eating and exercise, control portion sizes and no more late night eating
Whats your sign: Aries
Whats your favorite stores: Target, Gap(Kids), Ebay
What is your Chinese Astrological sign: Rabbit
Whats your ideal outfit when goal: Anything, as long as I look fabulous
What will be your life change: Being able to look at a picture of myself without feeling sick

Hey everyone .......I am so excited to be here.....thanks for the warm welcome....well today I kind of went off my diet .....:( ok but I picked my self right back up and went for a walk with my 13 year old daughter....we took our cameras with us kind of like a nature walk so it would make the walk interesting ...I look forward to talking to all of you......
:df: I captured a cool photo on the way of a cat that I just spotted in the bush..and I clicked my camera ...and what a photo...I like to put smiles on peoples faces


way too cute that picture of that cat! and so glad to have you here too! congrats on picking yourself up, that is what it's all about! don't dwell on yesterday---it's over. TODAY IS A BRAND NEW DAY! Yay!!:carrot:

Hi All - Thought I'd beat everyone online today, guess I'm kinda slow...(that's the "fatty" in me! LOLOL).

APRIL2NOVEMBER - Keep juice'n my friend, we're going to be here a while! What the heck were you doing up so early in the morning, or shall I ask so late at night? Don't you sleep? I bet you "Roar, Roar, Roar", yourself? (LOL, Now I couln't help myself!!)

BigFatty - I'm the same way, I'd eat them all in one sitting, like a trip home from the grocery store, all the new, cool things to eat...why is that? I'm such the mental patient!! LOL

O.k. everyone, listen up - I fell off the wagon already, the first day...how embarrassing. I think because a number of reasons, but there shouldn't be, right? I'm not going to tell you what I did...

Ok, I have to tell someone...I hate 2 hotdogs and a pint of Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie ice cream!!! I'm not even a big sweets fan.

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!! SOMEONE PLEASE TAKE ME AWAY!!

ok..let's get pick me up (kinda heavy) and try again, right? That's what were surpose to do right?

I'm I a bad person? This isn't setting a good example for the others.

Hi! I have been reading threads every once in a while for months, but have never had the courage to join. Tonight I read some dialogue between April2November and Bigfatty and was truly inspired. Enough that I decided I had to join. So here I am. I'm about 80-90 pounds overweight (maybe even more - I haven't been able to face the scale in months).

Name:Nicky aka 4thefuture
Why you chose your user name: I want to break the cycle for my daughter
Date started: Joined today, started dieting when I was 12 years old (I'm 31 now)
Whats your plan: healthy eating and exercise, control portion sizes and no more late night eating
Whats your sign: Aries
Whats your favorite stores: Target, Gap(Kids), Ebay
What is your Chinese Astrological sign: Rabbit
Whats your ideal outfit when goal: Anything, as long as I look fabulous
What will be your life change: Being able to look at a picture of myself without feeling sick

awwww, that is so sweet! thank you! and we are happy to have YOU here too! :hug:

Hi All - Thought I'd beat everyone online today, guess I'm kinda slow...(that's the "fatty" in me! LOLOL).

APRIL2NOVEMBER - Keep juice'n my friend, we're going to be here a while! What the heck were you doing up so early in the morning, or shall I ask so late at night? Don't you sleep? I bet you "Roar, Roar, Roar", yourself? (LOL, Now I couln't help myself!!)

BigFatty - I'm the same way, I'd eat them all in one sitting, like a trip home from the grocery store, all the new, cool things to eat...why is that? I'm such the mental patient!! LOL

O.k. everyone, listen up - I fell off the wagon already, the first day...how embarrassing. I think because a number of reasons, but there shouldn't be, right? I'm not going to tell you what I did...

Ok, I have to tell someone...I hate 2 hotdogs and a pint of Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie ice cream!!! I'm not even a big sweets fan.

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!! SOMEONE PLEASE TAKE ME AWAY!!

ok..let's get pick me up (kinda heavy) and try again, right? That's what were surpose to do right?

I'm I a bad person? This isn't setting a good example for the others.

hey oochie goo, just don't think of it as falling off the wagon, think of TODAY as the first day of your diet! you're too funny though, I got a good chuckle from your "how embaressing" comment! We've all been there girlfriend, but TODAY IS A NEW DAY! So "faget about it"!!!!;)

:yoga: Welcome 4thfuture.....I too am new and just joined a couple of nights ago....I am really excited about going on my diet....I still have no clue yet for my groceries...I need to get that stuff tonight. I started my walking routine yesturday with my 13 year daughter. We made it interesting by bringing a camera and capturing what we came across. I thought it would be a great idea to post photos to brighten everyones day, and just make my walk a little more interesting...so that I would want to do it again.

I too NEEEED to lose 80 pounds. I huff and puff when walking up stairs...and I hate it when I am at work and I deliver documents and I am out of breath. I get so embarrassed but I say " Oh its allergies" hahaha...

Good Luck to you and if I have any ideas to help us I will share and if you have any ideas we are open to new ideas..... :)

Cheers~

JAYAGODDNESS - That's such a great idea to bring the camera on your walk, I think I'm going to do that too! I'll take a pic or two of the horses and their stable that's located right in the middle of our city. Now..that would be a site! Horses in the middle of the city? Yep! I said it!

Hey all - can someone tell me how to update my poundage on my little thingie? Don't tell me I have to do a new one each time, do I?

Hey all - can someone tell me how to update my poundage on my little thingie? Don't tell me I have to do a new one each time, do I?

you're funny! I wish I could tell you, but I haven't moved mine yet! let me know when you find out!:dizzy:

Belive it or not, I did lose a pound overnight, don't ask me how that happened when I ate that pint of ice cream! LOL. I'm sure it'll catch up to me..but hey, I'll ride my bike for an hour and fake it out, maybe it'll scare it away! ha ha ha!

you know it will! your metabolism is gonna kick it's a**!!!

Hey Oochie Goo - yes, you do have to make a new weight loss slider thingy each time. It's not a biggie though, just click on your own and enter all the correct information, then copy and paste it back into your signature, it's not a biggie at all!

Thanks Hunniebabie. I thought so. No biggie though, I'll just do it each time. Something to look forward to doing when I loose a pound.

Hey all you Cali girls, I've always wanted to be on "The Price is Right", so I guess when I reach my goal, I'm going to buy a flight to California and be on "The Price is Right". How cool would that be!!! Woah!

Okay, so I answered Oochie Goo's question without introducing myself first, sorry about that...

I found this website kind of by fluke, actually. I was looking for a recipe, and there it was. I think it was a Godsend though actually, because I am looking for some extra support on my quest anyway! ;) I think it's so awesome that there are so many people on here to support each other! ;)

So here is my information, based on the thread that Veronica started:

Name: Rachel aka hunniebabie
Why you chose your user name: It's my usual online name, but I chose it because my mom (God rest her precious soul) used to call me "honey baby", I just changed the spelling is all.
Date started: April 3, 2006
What's your plan: I am currently on a plan through the gym my hubby and I go to called Apex. They create a personalized workout plan for you through a personal trainer, and also a diet modification to put you in what they call calorie deficit to burn fat. There is a great incentive too - for every fat pound I lose, they take the $ equivalent off of our monthly dues for the remainder of our contract. I find out what this is next Monday!
What's your sign: Sagittarius.
What are your favorite stores: Walmart, Meijer, Carsons, MAC, too many more to list, I like to shop!
What is your Chinese Astrological sign: I think I'm a rat
What's your ideal outfit when goal is met: Anything stylish that I don't have to buy in plus size.
What will be your life change: To be healthy and at my correct weight. My whole objective is to just be healthier - I have 2 boys and a hubby to live for and I want to be here for a long time.

So that's some info on me. I hope that I can make some friends on here, it would be a great help! Anything I can do for any of you, I am here! ;) ;)

Welcome Babie!!! :hug: :hug: :hug:

so nice to have you! LOTS of luck to you!

Hey all you Cali girls, I've always wanted to be on "The Price is Right", so I guess when I reach my goal, I'm going to buy a flight to California and be on "The Price is Right". How cool would that be!!! Woah!

way too funny! you need to skip the price is right and head to comedy central!:rofl:

Hey all - can someone tell me how to update my poundage on my little thingie? Don't tell me I have to do a new one each time, do I?

I've been reading all your posts and I'm going to join you all, but I just wanted to say you don't have to make a new ticker every time that you want to change it. All you have to do is go to Quick Links. Then click on edit signature. Find the HTML code in the box and just change the numbers to the ones you want and click save ^_^ (you might want to preview it first to make sure all is well). If it's 200 then change it to 190 depending on how much you lose. It's much easier to just change the numbers then having to make a new one all the time. Just wanted to let you know that you could do it that way. ..

hope I can figure all of that out once I start losing! thanks for the info AF!

That's helpful too, thanks...

Guess I should introduce myself...

Name: Annie
Why you chose your user name: My name is Annie and Fannie rhymed with it. Plus I think I have a big fannie. :lol:
Date started: January 2005
Whats your plan: It's all about portion control, and eating the right foods. And actually getting off my butt and doing some exercise. I'm not following a plan because I don't want to follow one for the rest of my life. I feel it's all about watching what I eat and learning to cope with portions and my emotions.
Whats your sign: Libra(The Scales) I'm not too balanced.
Whats your favorite stores: Walmart, Target, Ebay,
What is your Chinese Astrological sign: Dog
Whats your ideal outfit when goal: Being able to go to the regular section and put on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt and feel I look good in them.
What will be your life change: Eating healthy and feeling good about myself. Being able to get out there and play with my kids. Being able to pose for the camera and hiding from it when it comes to getting my picture taken.

Welcome Babie!!! :hug: :hug: :hug:

so nice to have you! LOTS of luck to you!


Thanks to you both!! And anyone else who welcomed me! I hope we can be some support for each other! Take care girlies! :hug: :hug: ;)

What's for din din tonight girlies?;)

I'm sure some scrumptious nutrisystem meal I have to add water to...mmmmmm...you haven't lived till you ate powdered eggs!

are you really for real?

JAYAGODDNESS - That's such a great idea to bring the camera on your walk, I think I'm going to do that too! I'll take a pic or two of the horses and their stable that's located right in the middle of our city. Now..that would be a site! Horses in the middle of the city? Yep! I said it!
Cool!!! It is a lot of fun ....... I hope you share your photos too that would be cool....I am going to be on my for another walk a different route today... oh hey Oochie did you see a post on the do 200 jumping jacks every day...I am going to try that..I think it is a lot of fun...and I think it would make one laugh at the same time...I cant remember who started the post but I think that it is a brilliant idea....I am going to start my 200 jumping jacks today...well I am going to do as many as my body will allow me to and then work my way up hehehehe.... :) :yoga:

are you really for real?

I'm totally for real....but the eggs aren't that bad...seriously...I'm mean I'm addicted to food, especially chocolate...so I'd much rather be eating something else! I won't temp anyone with what I'd like to be eating though:)

Well, we don't get earth quakes in Michigan but if you hear something about them on the news tomorrow in Cali, that's just me do'n 'em too in Mich!! LOLOL LMAO!!

HEY YOU ALL I FORGOT TO BASICALLY INTRODUCE MY SELF....LIKE EVERYONE ELSE DOES WITH THEIR NAMES....AND SUCH SO HERE IT IS

Name: JANELL AKA JAYAGODDESS

Why you chose your user name: I THOUGHT IT WAS A COOL USER
NAME...AND ONE DAY WOULD LIKE TO BE A IN SHAPE GODDESS. :belly:

Date started: MAY 1, 2006

Whats your plan: I WANT TO FOCUS ON EATING THE RIGHT FOODS AND CUT BACK ON SODAS, AND CHOCOLOATE :chin: :hun:(ITS MY FAVORITE CANDY BAR) EXCERCISE IS SOMETHING I NEED TO ADD TO MY ROUTINE, I HAVE STARTED WAKLING ...BUT THERE NEEDS TO BE A CONSISTANCY ON THAT. I ALSO WANT TO BE HEALTHY FOR MY 2 CHILDREN THEY ARE TEENAGERS SON IS 14 YEARS OLD AND DAUGHTER IS 13 YEARS OLD. WANT THEM TO KNOW HOW HEALTH IS IMPORTANT. EMOTIONS I NEED TO WORK ON AS WELL. I WANT TO BE ABLE TO SHOP IN THE SECTION THAT I ALWAYS WALK PAST AND SAY HMMM SOME DAY.....AND ALSO BEING ABLE TO HELP THOSE WHO ARE GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING I AM GOING THROUGH...

Whats your sign: FUNNY THING IS ONE YEAR I WAS AQUARIES AND THIS YEAR I THINK I AM A CAPRICORN. MY BIRTHDAY I THINK FOLLOWS ON THE CUSP IT IS THE 20TH.

Whats your favorite stores: TARGET/ EBAY / BEST BUY/ WALMART

What is your Chinese Astrological sign: I AM A PIG Pigs are honest, reliable, sincere, tolerant, shy, affectionate, kind, impulsive and short tempered. I would say I am an impulsive buyer on knick knacks to make me feel good and food too...as far as short temper hmmm sometimes but I never explode. :bomb:

Whats your ideal outfit when goal: I WOULD HAVE TO SAY JEANS AND A CUTE TANK TOP WITHOUT WONDERING IF MY BELLY WILL FOLD OVER. I ALSO WANT TO BE ABLE TO SMILE WHEN SOMEONE TAKES MY PICTURE. SURE I SMILE NOW FOR CAMERAS BUT ITS NOT THE SAME UNLESS YOU ARE TRUEFULY HAPPY WITH YOUR SELF INSIDE AND OUT.

What will be your life change: EATING HEALTHY AND FEELING AWESOME INSIDE ABOUT MYSELF. BEING ABLE TO SHARE MY CLOTHES WITH MY DAUTHER...HER CLOTHES THAT IS...HAHAHAHA....AND CANT WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE SAYS HEY JANELL LETS GET YOUR PICTURE... I WILL JUMP UP AND SAY " YOU BET" WITH THE BIGGEST GRIN EVER...FROM EAR TO EAR..

:dust:

Hi Hunnie :hug: , Annie :hug: , and Nicky :hug: nice to meet all of you. Heya bf :hug: Oochie :hug: and Jaya :hug: I see you girls are holding it down!! I sure miss all of you during the day. Yeah I do be up late, I sometimes can't fall asleep and I'll get on to wear me out, I need to exercise instead, but working out the fingers will have to count. You are too funny Oochie about the Price is Right!! I want to go on there too, I wonder if they tape on the weekends....hmmmm.....makes me think, I'll check into it, and when and if I get into the studio I'll wear a T-Shirt "www.3fatchicks.com" LOL that would be cool :) .

I see you have teens too Jaya, they're crazy huh? LOL. OMG I'm sooooo happy that all of you have excellent taste, and love Walmart too!!! Great minds think alike! Nicky, Target ((deep breath)) comes close enough to Walmart, you're safe, I really like Target too, have you or anyone ever had their lemonade sugar-free slurpees?? OMG, to die for!!, literally, taste just like sugar. Whatever happened to K-Mart?? Annie Fannie, lol girl your name is too funny, oh my. bf I would tear it up too, I'm a food-aholic myself. I remind myself of Sally Struthers on South Park cartoon when she was in Ethiopia, when she said "That's My Cake!!!!" hoarding all the food, lol, I'm greedy.

Oh yeah Jaya that is a great picture! You must be a photographer? I'm jacking your photo for my picture folder, its too cute!!! Ooo I love the crispness, and the cat looks trained for photos. I can't take pictures for nothing. I mean my finger is always in the way of the lens, I'm so ******ed when comes to taking pics, no one delegates me as the photographer.

Thanks Hunniebabie. I thought so. No biggie though, I'll just do it each time. Something to look forward to doing when I loose a pound.

As long as you are using a 3FC ticker you don't have to make it each time. Just click on User CP and Edit Signature and type in the new number and Preview and then Save... if you are using a ticker from another site then you need to copy and paste it in.

Oh yeah, I had a good day farting up a storm, hoping nobody smelt it on the train on the way home. I've been eating low carb candy today 1 net carb and 2 net carb per piece of turtles and baby ruths, oh yeah they are sugar-free, and I was eating the sf icebreakers, gimmie gas bad, lol. Better than eating the real deal. Like I said I'm doing modified Atkins, not the strict version, been there done that, and back again.

Oh yeah, I had a good day farting up a storm, hoping nobody smelt it on the train on the way home.

:rofl: Too funny. I thought AnnieFannie was a good name. I usually use OrphanAnnie, but I was trying to think of something that would work for dieting. Sometimes I can be so uncreative unless I'm working in my PSP and then look out. I can be very creative. Helps relieve alot of stress and definitely takes up time and makes me forget about food. So I do play alot in it when I have the time. Or should I say when I am not playing on POGO. I am a pogoaholic. :lol:

I guess I could tell you all more about me. I have 3 kids(2 from a previous marriage and 1 from my current.) My oldest is my son. He is 12. Then I have 2daughters ages 9 1/2 and 4(just turned 4 on May 1st). I have a niece that is 15 so I can totally relate to teenagers. I feel like she's mine someday. I just hope mine aren't like her. She constantly comments about what I wear. I try to tell her that I dress for comfort not style. The sad thing is I would love to be more stylish, but alas the fat seems to get in the way. And not to mention there isn't much out there that looks good. I swear they want fat people to dress frumpy.

Walmart is the best. I just moved back to Iowa about 5 months ago. I live in a small town so I have to go about 21 miles to get to a Walmart. There's about 3 of them in that travel time and get this.. they are all Super Centers. :carrot: :D Awesome. I could spend a couple hours in there just looking at everything. Plus, I could spend alot of money in there. I do have to say though... I like Target because I think they have better quality clothing for kids versus Walmart so I have to shop them both. ;)

Trying to think of what else to say. Well, I am sure I'll get to know you all better. Have a great night.

:hug: Annie

Wow! Hey you guys! What a busy night! I'm so glad that there are so many of us in here supporting each other! Today is almost over, so I've got one day under my belt. That first day is such a hurdle, isn't it? I have to say that I really haven't been hungry. (I'm doing nurtisystem) and it's supposed to make it so you're not hungry! Hurray, it works! But oh man, I've been fighting the urges, to chow down! I hope to God I get something, anything out of the OA meetings this thursday night!

You all are doing so well...how do you all "fight" through hard times? Is there something specific you do, or think about? I'll tell ya, I'm ready to go to bed and put this first day behind me!

Hope tomorrow is easier! Hope you all are having a good night! Stay strong, stay motivated! Remember...we're getting skinny, and healthy! It won't be long till people are looking at us, wishing they looked as good!!!! =)

Oh Annie I like your name, its too cute, I couldn't call myself Fannie because I've never had one, even now, its just wide, lol. I hope I didn't offend you though. Its been a long day, sorry if I came off wrong :hug:

bf, you are doing great!!!! YES, the first day is the TOUGHEST!!!! I am so glad you're fighting the fight bf, KEEP WORKING IT!!!!!

Everybody have a very good night, well most of you are probably sleep by now anyway, its 10 something here and I'm tired.

Keep fighting temptation, and the devil (food) will flee (our lips).

No offense taken. I keep thinking I won't have much of a Fannie if I lose all the weight that I want. Guess, I'll have to get a butt lift and some fat injected into. :lol: Along with some other procedures. ;)

Hey there April2November yeah my kids are a lot of fun...but I need to get into shape to keep up with them...:) They are both taller than me. I got shorted....hahahaha....:lol: I went for another walk today with my daughter and we took some photos so I will post them.. I like sharing...oh I love photography...never took lessens but always had a nitch for photography and painting those are my hobbies...I never forget the day I accidently took a photo of myself because of fumbling with the camera...and when I looked at the photo...I sat there...for the life of me I said what in tarnasions is this ....then I opened it larger...holy cow...thats me...hahaha....it was a riot because I didn't even reconize a close up of my face...thats scary..hehe..
I think this site is a wonderful thing for all of us...you gals are great!!:hug: :ebike:

Hi Hunnie :hug: , Annie :hug: , and Nicky :hug: nice to meet all of you. Heya bf :hug: Oochie :hug: and Jaya :hug: I see you girls are holding it down!! I sure miss all of you during the day. Yeah I do be up late, I sometimes can't fall asleep and I'll get on to wear me out, I need to exercise instead, but working out the fingers will have to count. You are too funny Oochie about the Price is Right!! I want to go on there too, I wonder if they tape on the weekends....hmmmm.....makes me think, I'll check into it, and when and if I get into the studio I'll wear a T-Shirt "www.3fatchicks.com" LOL that would be cool :) .

I see you have teens too Jaya, they're crazy huh? LOL. OMG I'm sooooo happy that all of you have excellent taste, and love Walmart too!!! Great minds think alike! Nicky, Target ((deep breath)) comes close enough to Walmart, you're safe, I really like Target too, have you or anyone ever had their lemonade sugar-free slurpees?? OMG, to die for!!, literally, taste just like sugar. Whatever happened to K-Mart?? Annie Fannie, lol girl your name is too funny, oh my. bf I would tear it up too, I'm a food-aholic myself. I remind myself of Sally Struthers on South Park cartoon when she was in Ethiopia, when she said "That's My Cake!!!!" hoarding all the food, lol, I'm greedy.

Oh yeah Jaya that is a great picture! You must be a photographer? I'm jacking your photo for my picture folder, its too cute!!! Ooo I love the crispness, and the cat looks trained for photos. I can't take pictures for nothing. I mean my finger is always in the way of the lens, I'm so ******ed when comes to taking pics, no one delegates me as the photographer.

Hey Fannie....I too love Pogo.....it is so darn addicting.....but fun...!!! Oh and Walmart Jeans are the greatest girls I am tellin ya....!!!!!

:rofl: Too funny. I thought AnnieFannie was a good name. I usually use OrphanAnnie, but I was trying to think of something that would work for dieting. Sometimes I can be so uncreative unless I'm working in my PSP and then look out. I can be very creative. Helps relieve alot of stress and definitely takes up time and makes me forget about food. So I do play alot in it when I have the time. Or should I say when I am not playing on POGO. I am a pogoaholic. :lol:

I guess I could tell you all more about me. I have 3 kids(2 from a previous marriage and 1 from my current.) My oldest is my son. He is 12. Then I have 2daughters ages 9 1/2 and 4(just turned 4 on May 1st). I have a niece that is 15 so I can totally relate to teenagers. I feel like she's mine someday. I just hope mine aren't like her. She constantly comments about what I wear. I try to tell her that I dress for comfort not style. The sad thing is I would love to be more stylish, but alas the fat seems to get in the way. And not to mention there isn't much out there that looks good. I swear they want fat people to dress frumpy.

Walmart is the best. I just moved back to Iowa about 5 months ago. I live in a small town so I have to go about 21 miles to get to a Walmart. There's about 3 of them in that travel time and get this.. they are all Super Centers. :carrot: :D Awesome. I could spend a couple hours in there just looking at everything. Plus, I could spend alot of money in there. I do have to say though... I like Target because I think they have better quality clothing for kids versus Walmart so I have to shop them both. ;)

Trying to think of what else to say. Well, I am sure I'll get to know you all better. Have a great night.

:hug: Annie

:rofl: April2 I was laughing so hard reading your post becuause I can relate ....and I almost peed my pants from laughing so hard...lol...Oh yeah, I had a good day farting up a storm, hoping nobody smelt it on the train on the way home. I've been eating low carb candy today 1 net carb and 2 net carb per piece of turtles and baby ruths, oh yeah they are sugar-free, and I was eating the sf icebreakers, gimmie gas bad, lol. Better than eating the real deal. Like I said I'm doing modified Atkins, not the strict version, been there done that, and back again.

You can do it...you are doing great..and you will make it...I find that coming on here talking to others helps me out with my moments of wanting to chow down.....I try to keep my mind off of it...and believe me I know it is is hard...but you will do great...now I just need to tell myself that too...haha...:hug: Wow! Hey you guys! What a busy night! I'm so glad that there are so many of us in here supporting each other! Today is almost over, so I've got one day under my belt. That first day is such a hurdle, isn't it? I have to say that I really haven't been hungry. (I'm doing nurtisystem) and it's supposed to make it so you're not hungry! Hurray, it works! But oh man, I've been fighting the urges, to chow down! I hope to God I get something, anything out of the OA meetings this thursday night!

You all are doing so well...how do you all "fight" through hard times? Is there something specific you do, or think about? I'll tell ya, I'm ready to go to bed and put this first day behind me!

Hope tomorrow is easier! Hope you all are having a good night! Stay strong, stay motivated! Remember...we're getting skinny, and healthy! It won't be long till people are looking at us, wishing they looked as good!!!! =)

Here is a photo I took on my walk today.....we didnt even know that we lived by a creek...so there are times we feel a little quackers...but I am going to call these two The Quacks....remake of The Chips.......Hahahahahahaha......ok I think I need sleep now .....lol

Okay Jaya the gig is UP!!! Stop copying and pasting pics you find online, okay!? LOL Just kiddin!! LOL Jaya you are truly gifted!!!!! That's another gorgeous pic I'll have to jack from you. I love your photography!!! You need to start a business if you have the time to do so. You can take photos of models for agencies, just a thought, but loads of money and connections.

I went to get me something to eat, a steak salad from the great steak. great steak my butt, they are so cheesy with their stuff, I won't go back there anymore. Drinking a diet coke, and water for throughout the day.

How is everybody with their diet today??? I hope all is well. :)

Hey!
I'm 19 y/o college student and am trying to lose about 15 lbs. I have successfully reached my goal in the past but then decided I wanted to start body building. Well, with school and not liking the whole 'only-eat-eggs-and-tuna' thing, I couldn't do it. After being on that for 3-4 months, I gained a lot of fat (surprise surprise) and it's been a horrible 6 months trying to get back down to around 130lb. So...I figured I should give this a try. I count calories and exercise about 5-6 days a week.

Anyone have advice on how to push past this awful plateau?????

mdust

Have to fent!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Is it just me or is the world turning into a bunch of "Beeeeeeeeeee ooooooooooches" or however you spell it. My gosh, I was just driving down the street and some punk **** (you fill it it in) white trash A**hole punk kid chucked a lit cigerette at me and my and my vehicle...I couldn't turn around fast enough because I was driving my husbands manual, which I can't drive in the first place. I couldn't get it out of reverse or something and the guy got away. I guess the dumb **** is lucky cuz I would have beat his punk *** right to the ground.... what the **** was he thinking doing something like that on purpose? What the **** gave him the nerve to think about doing something like that. I could of had my kid in the car, then what? My gosh...Road rage road rage!!!!!!!!

hey oochie goo, wow what nerve! That is pretty bad! I don't blame you for being mad! I would be too! I guess it's a good thing you were driving that car!=)

how is everyone today? day number 2 for me and still making it...it gets harder for me as the day goes on...nights are the worst for me I guess. That's weird!

Hi bigfatty! me too, when 3:00 in the afternoon hits, i go crazy! I'm not sure why. Today isn't a very good day for me, I've been pissy all day..don't know why, the wheather outside is awesome, 78 degrees...and sunny, we haven't been getting that here. :carrot: :carrot: :carrot:

:dancer: Hahahahaha April2 you crack me up......I just love taking photos....and love to paint...hey how come I cant get the photos on here big? But I have seen others on here where you would click for it to be bigger....how do you do that....any ideas????

I went to the store and bought healthy good eating food...it was so hard..my daughter went with me and I could not believe how much junk food we bought in the past...so this time she was say oh hey mom how about these...I was like....nope.....it was tough but I made it through the check out and getting it in the fridge. :) At this time I have my goal for my art and photography is to get them on greeting cards. Checks this out a online greeting card place has my painting on there for exposure,....the guy who runs it says I have added to his site. He even made banner with my name and I am like in awe........so when you all have a moment to you check out my art....it is at www.all-yours.net I am under the misc....under my name...sometimes you might see small banners with my name Janell Calori.

Let me know what ya think.....How is everyone !!!!!!!!!!Okay Jaya the gig is UP!!! Stop copying and pasting pics you find online, okay!? LOL Just kiddin!! LOL Jaya you are truly gifted!!!!! That's another gorgeous pic I'll have to jack from you. I love your photography!!! You need to start a business if you have the time to do so. You can take photos of models for agencies, just a thought, but loads of money and connections.

I went to get me something to eat, a steak salad from the great steak. great steak my butt, they are so cheesy with their stuff, I won't go back there anymore. Drinking a diet coke, and water for throughout the day.

How is everybody with their diet today??? I hope all is well. :)

oh and the photo of me is from last year so I my face looks like that but uh chubbier...hehehe.....those are my kids...when you go to the site you will see a place where you can go to my website called itsadaisy.com I am still working on it...but it tells about the artist...oh uh...and ya the artist is me ..haha..lol..I hope you all enjoy it ...

:yoga: Oochie...take a deep breath in and hold it and exhale out.....ok now let me at that turd that did that where is he...:boxing:..I will knock his lights out....lol...I am glad that you are ok...I know these days it is scary anymore because there are too many drivers that are so inconsiderate bozos...and that is saying it in a nice term...hehehe ...Have to fent!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Is it just me or is the world turning into a bunch of "Beeeeeeeeeee ooooooooooches" or however you spell it. My gosh, I was just driving down the street and some punk **** (you fill it it in) white trash A**hole punk kid chucked a lit cigerette at me and my and my vehicle...I couldn't turn around fast enough because I was driving my husbands manual, which I can't drive in the first place. I couldn't get it out of reverse or something and the guy got away. I guess the dumb **** is lucky cuz I would have beat his punk *** right to the ground.... what the **** was he thinking doing something like that on purpose? What the **** gave him the nerve to think about doing something like that. I could of had my kid in the car, then what? My gosh...Road rage road rage!!!!!!!!

yesturday I did 34 jumping jacks......because somewhere someone posted 200 jumping jacks a day and I can not find on here....I have not done todays jumping jacks......but I want to get to 35 and just keep adding a jump a day until I get to 200 ...hehe..

ok here is the photo for the day.....I think I figured this out click on the link and it will take you to my photo of the day for ya.... Cheers

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/100_28131.jpg

hey Jay, great work! I checked out your work! I know what you mean about the grocery store. I took my oldest and my youngest today. I had to pick up some RX so I figured while I was waiting (worst place to have to be waiting, am I right?) I would get my son a reward (why am I rewarding with food? I know it's wrong!), for not biting his fingernails. What does he want? Donuts from the bakery and not just one either. Oh man, what was I thinking? My second day on a diet???? So I open the case and that smell hits me square in the face! Oh that smell! I just wanted to dive in...I was lost in it for about 15 seconds! I overcame though and haven't touched one yet! I just hope they get eaten soon (and not by me either!)! Today has been alot easier than yesterday! I still have to walk on the treadmill...BUT hey that's (almost) 2 days down now!!! yay

Hey big....thank you for your comments on my work.....I think you are doing a great job!!! Just keep up the great work....just remember we are here for ya...!!! :hug:

Hey!
I'm 19 y/o college student and am trying to lose about 15 lbs. I have successfully reached my goal in the past but then decided I wanted to start body building. Well, with school and not liking the whole 'only-eat-eggs-and-tuna' thing, I couldn't do it. After being on that for 3-4 months, I gained a lot of fat (surprise surprise) and it's been a horrible 6 months trying to get back down to around 130lb. So...I figured I should give this a try. I count calories and exercise about 5-6 days a week.

Anyone have advice on how to push past this awful plateau?????

mdust

LOL, I ain't trying to laugh at you mdust, but we all are struggling to get this thing right!!! I wish I only had "15 lbs." to lose, I would be in a state of Nirvana. I'm so fat, when I gained all of this weight I couldn't reach around and wipe my butt! LOL now that's depressing. I'm not trying to tease you but you'll be alright, hang in there and when you look around that weight will be gone in no time. You can do it, stay encouraged.

Giiiiiiiiiirl Oochie, ROFLMAO :devil: You are NOT!!! The One!!! LOL, I would love to have you with me when I roll around, you will knock somebody into Xmas, lol!! Classic. But, he was sooooo wrong, I mean people like that will make you catch a case quick. Issues for real ((shaking my head)) But I'm VERY glad that you're alright though, that's what counts.

Hey everybody, how yall doing? BF hows the Nutrisystem coming along, two girls at work are on it, and they really like it. Tomorrow is the "day" for OA, I want details, my sorry butt haven't made it as of yet! I will though, hopefully, well especially after you juice me up.

Jaya I haven't looked at your link yet, I will in a few though. My feet are burning and I'm sick of Atkins strict rules, I mean I haaaad to have 2 bites of tortilla with my burrito, I ate the insides, but that sauce on top was killer.

SOUNDS DELICIOUS...YOU ARE DOING GREAT...I NEED TO BUY A SCALE...BUT I AM AFRAID TO..HAHAHA..BECAUSE I WILL WEIGH MYSELF EVERY CHANCE I GET HAHAH...NAAA..I NEED TO GET ONE SO I CAN KEEP TRACK...OH HEY I HAVE A PHOTO FOR YOU THAT I THINK YOU MIGHT LIKE...HERE IS THE LINK TO THE SITE...I FIGURED IT OUT...HOW THE DARN THING WORKS... :) HEY DOES ANYONE OWN A AB LOUNGE....DONT LAUGH THERE IS ONE DOWN STAIRS....AND UH WELL IT MADE A NICE PURSE HOLDER..HAHAH...SO I WILL BE STARTING ON THAT ... I JUST DONT KNOW HOW OFTEN I AM SUPPOSED TO DO THE STOMACH EXCERCISE BECAUSE....GIRLS I NEED TO LOSE THAT TUMMY TUM IT LOOKS LIKE JELLO...WATCH IT WIGGLE I DONT WANT TO SEE IT JIGGLE ANYMORE..HAHAHA..WELL I AM OFF TO BED ALL HAVE A GOOD NIGHT...I CAN SEE THAT I AM TIRED...I START TO GET SILLY.. I HOPE YOU ENJOY MY PHOTO I TOOK IN THE BACK YARD... :) http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/YELLOWROSE.jpg

LOL, I ain't trying to laugh at you mdust, but we all are struggling to get this thing right!!! I wish I only had "15 lbs." to lose, I would be in a state of Nirvana. I'm so fat, when I gained all of this weight I couldn't reach around and wipe my butt! LOL now that's depressing. I'm not trying to tease you but you'll be alright, hang in there and when you look around that weight will be gone in no time. You can do it, stay encouraged.

Giiiiiiiiiirl Oochie, ROFLMAO :devil: You are NOT!!! The One!!! LOL, I would love to have you with me when I roll around, you will knock somebody into Xmas, lol!! Classic. But, he was sooooo wrong, I mean people like that will make you catch a case quick. Issues for real ((shaking my head)) But I'm VERY glad that you're alright though, that's what counts.

Hey everybody, how yall doing? BF hows the Nutrisystem coming along, two girls at work are on it, and they really like it. Tomorrow is the "day" for OA, I want details, my sorry butt haven't made it as of yet! I will though, hopefully, well especially after you juice me up.

Jaya I haven't looked at your link yet, I will in a few though. My feet are burning and I'm sick of Atkins strict rules, I mean I haaaad to have 2 bites of tortilla with my burrito, I ate the insides, but that sauce on top was killer.

:hug: Thanks girlies for all your comments, but hey April2November, you should be glad that HE's alright!!! :devil:

Anyway, what's going on today with everyone? Getting ready for Cino DeMayo? How do we diet on holidays or speical occations when there's always food around, specially at my house becuase I'm always celebrating and having the parties! Any suggestions on having a party and not eating the food? :?:


Giiiiiiiiiirl Oochie, ROFLMAO :devil: You are NOT!!! The One!!! LOL, I would love to have you with me when I roll around, you will knock somebody into Xmas, lol!! Classic. But, he was sooooo wrong, I mean people like that will make you catch a case quick. Issues for real ((shaking my head)) But I'm VERY glad that you're alright though, that's what counts.

ooooo that is a tough one! I wonder the same things. I don't think Cinco de mayo is going to be a problem for me =) but I am guessing that you just talk to yourself the whole time, saying "NO!" it's all about self control and not letting food CONTROL you! Good luck girlfriend!

Thanks April---I'll let you all know, I am excited too!

Hi I'm new here as well. I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Melissa aka Missy. I've been lurking around trying to gain some insight on weight loss. I'm at my heaviest weight and need to shed about 90lbs.

Welcome missy! All I can tell you is that I'm doing nutrisystem (so I am not really learning anything) my second day on it. I am going to an OA meeting tonight (my first)...if you think you're a compulsive overeater or binge eater, you might want to check that out too. Good luck with whatever you decide!

Thanks for the welcome and info. I've been checking on some things here where I live. I've tried WW but that was a lost cause due to the hours that I work. I'm thinking of ordering Turbo Jam or Walk Away The Pounds. But I appreciate any support that can be thrown my way.

I've been online, but couldn't look, working. going to get a bit to eat brb to share in the fun.

Well, I like your photo Jaya, I'm using it as my wallpaper at work, even my co-worker was admiring its beauty. I don't see Cinco de Mayo as a holiday, but that's just me. I won't do anything special for it. Today, I'm just a lil sad, feeling like I need a friend, just moved here and I don't know anybody, met one girl who works in the building who is cool, but she's gone on a 2 week vacation. I feel left out from lunch outings and I just go and walk and get something now, cause sitting at this desk 8 hours is enough. Anyways, just my gray day.

welcome missy ... you will just love the people here.....!!!:D Hi I'm new here as well. I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Melissa aka Missy. I've been lurking around trying to gain some insight on weight loss. I'm at my heaviest weight and need to about 90lbs.

:comp: thanks april.....I know how those days can be...but you got us too....... :) Ok here is another photo of the day for you all....I have to get back to work...and I will try to sneak on to say hello ;) This is where I go walking with my daughter....WHAT?? You mean I have to walk up that hill...hahaha... I hope you enjoy..,..AARRRRGGG I AM CRAVING A SODA.....I WILL LOG ON WHEN I GET TO WORK OK!!!!! :hug:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/100_2807.jpgWell, I like your photo Jaya, I'm using it as my wallpaper at work, even my co-worker was admiring its beauty. I don't see Cinco de Mayo as a holiday, but that's just me. I won't do anything special for it. Today, I'm just a lil sad, feeling like I need a friend, just moved here and I don't know anybody, met one girl who works in the building who is cool, but she's gone on a 2 week vacation. I feel left out from lunch outings and I just go and walk and get something now, cause sitting at this desk 8 hours is enough. Anyways, just my gray day.

hey April, you are so outgoing...I can't believe that you don't ATTRACT people!! Geez, I would hang out with you if we lived closer! It's hard for me too, cause we move every year or two (hubby in Coast Guard) so I know what you mean. Today is my gray day too...I"m leaving my 10 month old twice today one for the dentist (that in itself is a gray day =) plus for that OA meeting tonight. I wouldn't be so worried, but my mother in law is like a vulture...once I leave she'll be all over her! I hate that! Hope you're all doing good!

This is where I go walking with my daughter...

Wow.. that looks like a great place to walk. Thanks for sharing the pic. I would love to see that every time I went for a walk.

Hey you gals....I dont want to sound stupid....but what is an OA ???

overeaters anonymous is OA....I'm going to be going for the first time in about an hour and a half...I'll report back about it all!

Hey you gals....I dont want to sound stupid....but what is an OA ???

You took the words out of my mouth. :lol: I wanted to ask the same thing, but I did some research and found out what they were talking about. But I am glad that someone asked. I thought I was the only one that didn't know.

Hey Everybody! Sorry to sign on and disappear, but my husband is an Everquest junkie and I haven't been able to get on the computer since. Anyway, thanks for the welcomes. I can't wait to start loosing weight with y'all. :hug:

April2November: Thanks for the tip about the sugarfree lemonade slurpees from Target. I'll have to see if they have them at ours here.

AnnieFannie: I see you're daughter just turned 4. My daughter will turn 4 on the 21st.

Bigfatty: Keep up the good work! By finishing 2 days, you've already stuck to it 2 days longer than I have ;) :o I totally relate with the smack in the face the donuts gave you. But smack 'em back! It's not worth it in the long run. Maybe next time you and your son could come up with a non-food reward - or at least a healthier food. I have convinced my daughter that mango is a very special dessert (of course she's very young so easier to trick)

Oochie Goo: My goodness! I sure wouldn't want to meet you in a dark alley when you're mad!! But I totally understand. That was completely rude and totally uncalled for! What makes people do such stupid things?!?! At least your baby wasn't in the car...

Well, I should get going. I have cupcakes to bake for my daughters party tomorrow. She picked strawberry cake cupcakes "the pink ones, Mommy" which I don't like so that won't be a temptation. Tomorrow is her last day of daycare - we're moving from Texas to Virginia in about 10 days. I think I can count all the packing I've been doing as excersise.:carrot:

Hey all - can someone tell me how to update my poundage on my little thingie? Don't tell me I have to do a new one each time, do I?

Nope... you don't have to do a new one each time! At the top of the screen click on "User CP" -- then on "Edit Signature." You can just type in the new number replacing the old one, and when you click on Save it will automatically move the ticker. Good idea to hit Preview first so you can see how it looks. You can also back up the screens, etc. if you just want to redecorate it at times. :)

hey April, you are so outgoing...I can't believe that you don't ATTRACT people!! Geez, I would hang out with you if we lived closer! It's hard for me too, cause we move every year or two (hubby in Coast Guard) so I know what you mean. Today is my gray day too...I"m leaving my 10 month old twice today one for the dentist (that in itself is a gray day =) plus for that OA meeting tonight. I wouldn't be so worried, but my mother in law is like a vulture...once I leave she'll be all over her! I hate that! Hope you're all doing good!


I do attract people, a lot of times its superficial, and I'll tell you why. I am up front and real about who I "really" am, I just be free but very respectful and be me. Well, I don't forget what people say and I will question them, pretty much like back track on their story while in simple conversation, but come to find out their stories have more holes than Swiss cheese. Now, I believe its because a lot of people try to protect themselves for whatever reasons even in simple conversations and lie a little, or a lot. I'm the type I will bust a person out, and then they don't want to talk to me anymore, lol. That's okay. I don't go to clubs, I'm pretty much a homebody with the kids and work. I do things but family things, so I don't meet people longterm lots of times and again I think its because a lot of people aren't as real as they say they are, and I don't bite my tounge and I like people on the same wave length, and honesty is the #1 factor to me.

I can understand about the baby bf, but sounds like your mother in law looooves your baby, that's so sweet, just take your mind off of them and relax. I gotta hear how the group went, I can't wait!!!! I know you're gonna give detail, upon detail lol.

Jaya, OMG, go open a studio already!!! Giiiiirl you're good!!!!! Another Jaya pic to the Jaya Collect-she-on!!! You're an official photographer. I will pay you to do my daughters headshots, I don't know how we could hook up, but you could easily put an ad on craiglist to do wedding, headshots, professional pictures, even parties Jaya!!! Tell me what you think?

;) Heeeey how is everybody?? :^:

Eight pages late, but may I join?

I'm doing great. I went for a 2 mile walk today with the family. It was great weather. Nothing too hot or too cool. I call it the perfect day. I just wish everyday could feel just right. I really hate the hot and I am not looking forward to walking when it feels like 100 or more. I am sure I can find a time to walk whether it be in the am or later at night.

Nothing else going on. Just hanging out on the computer listening to some
80's music. Yes, I am a child of the 80's. I addicted to it.

4thefuture: I can't believe how time has flown. We are going to be having some cake and ice cream for her this weekend. She wanted a care bear cake and I wante to make sure we could have it at my parents house so we can leave some of the cake behind. ;) (wink, wink) That way I don't have to be tempted with it sitting in the refridgerator.

I have to say I am being bad tonight. On our walk we stopped at the Dollar General Store to pick up a couple of items. I found some Chocolate Moonpies. Oh, my... I haven't had one of those in ages. Atleast an orginal one that is. I just had to have them. I know I shouldn't have, but I thought I could treat myself just once. :devil: There's only 4 in the box, but I won't be buying anymore anytime soon. I figure it was better the buying a thing of ice cream. Thankgoodness they have fewer calories then I would have thought. I will just have to walk a few extra miles in the day to make up for eating one. (300 calories in a double decker chocolate). Bad Annie.

Please join us teatree. It's never too late to join.

Ok I'm back from OA, I am soooooooo glad I went! It was all women, which was AWESOME! I will definately go back. I didn't realize that part of this disease (for me) is that I am so controlling, I try to control everything (ie...not wanting to leave my baby home with my MIL here). I got a 12 step book and I'm going to read over it. The first step is to admit that you're powerless against food. Well that is me! You have to surrender to God (or your higher power) and admit that you can't do this w/out him. I am so glad I went, I can't wait to see where this takes me!

:hug: Hey Teatree, like Annie said its NEVER too late welcome in this is your space too!!!! Have fun and spill ya guts, we all do, lol but its safe and okay because we have a Sisterhood going on here.

Annie, a carebear cake, aaaaaw that is sooooo cute. The baby is gonna love that!!! I don't blame you for taking the cake to your parents house. Because those late night creeps in the fridge are no joke, and that Carebear cake would be history, lol. I got a taste for some ice cream and cake, dang you Annie, LOL, just kidding, but I think I'm going to buy myself some of those skinny cow ice cream bars. Has anyone tried them.

Heeeeey bf, what you thought you were gonna catch a boyfriend there? LOL, I couldn't help it, you left yourself wide open for that one. Guess what bf, I'm siiiiick too, I gotta go now!!! Dang, that might be my magic answer hmmm.....makes me think that I'm not so lazy after all. Like I said I went one time but I didn't soak it in to be honest, in denial more than I thought. I'm glad you went, gimme more details when you can after you've skimmed the book. (((hugs)))) You're inspiring and strong, I appreciate that about you bf.

I haven't tried the skinny cow ice cream, but from what I have heard they taste pretty good. I hear they are going to be coming out with or have already come out with skinny cow ice cream cones to go with their line up. Yummy. I don't live to far from our little version of the Dairy Queen. It's called the Dairy Bar. Man, they make tornadoes instead of blizzards. Yum-O, I just love ice cream with chunks of Reese's Peanut Butter Cup in it. Dang, now I am wanting to have me some ice cream. I do have to say I refused the temptation yesterday and didn't let the hubby buy me ice cream. He was like I am buying it and I said no. I'm not paying 4.99 for 1/2 gal of that stuff. So he was like, I was just trying to be nice to you. I don't want to hear you complain about wanting ice cream for the next week. :lol: Geesh, doesn't he know that I could go and get it if I wanted it. I am going to check into the skinny cow or .. There was one other kind that I am thinking about, but just can't remember what it's called. I was looking into getting some of that lower fat brownie mix. You're supposed to be able to nuke a single serving in the microwave and I have heard they are great. You make it with yogurt of all things. I can't wait to try it but I can't seem to find it around here so I think I am going to have to order it online.

BF: So glad that you had a good time at your OA meeting. I have to admit I know I have a problem with food, but I am getting much better about it. I just try to limit some of the excess food that I used to eat. Thankgoodness my little one doesn't eat chocolate or candy. She'll eat gummi bears and a lollipop on occasion, but that's about it. Can't even get her to eat ice cream. Man, she's a weird kid.

:carrot: Boy, it seems as though it's been awhile since I've been on the board, although it's been really warm and nice here in Michigan, so when it's nice like that, I'm outside doing stuff, like taking the dog to the dog park!! We love it and have a great time. I can't wait till Corey grows up so he can run around with the dogs.

Anyway, how is everyone doing?

Bigfatty - I'm glad to see that your OE meeting went great. You have a lot of confidience going to one of those meetings, I tell ya! I wonder if they have them here in my area. I'll have to check into that. Any suggestions on how?

O.k. girlies...it's FRIDAY - - what's going on for the weekend? Corey is going to be in a baby contest at our local mall. I can't wait. I hope my 'lil man wins. It'll just be fun! Wish us luck.:p :p :p

Skinny cow is great; lots of variety too.

Good luck with the baby contest!

I've often wondered about joining OE, keep us updated please!

welcome missy ... you will just love the people here.....!!!:D Jaya, thanks for the welcome. :hug:

hey oochie and anyone else all I did was go to yahoo (or whoever your home page is...and typed in 'over eaters anonymous' in my town...it brought me to all the support groups in my area. OA has a contact name and phone number so I called her to make sure they were still having them, and also to make sure I couldn't bail at the last second. I am so glad I went...it is so good knowing I'm not alone in this! I truly want to gain control over my life! I am ready to give it to God (my higherpower)! I know I can not do this on my own, it takes MORE than what I have to fight this illness!

I don't want to sound preachy. I don't mean to make it seem like I think EVERYONE on this site needs to go. It is only something that YOU know, and can only do when YOU'RE ready. I am just so happy that I've finally admitted that *I* am powerless.

Hope you guys are all having a great friday!

oochie how did you get your picture on here? I've tried and tried but I can't get a picture small enough.

HEY BIG !! :hug: I THINK THAT IS A BIG STEP INTO THE RIGHT DIRECTION....I GIVE KUDOS TO YOU BECAUSE I DONT KNOW IF I COULD GO TO ONE OF THOSE...BUT IT IS SOUNDING MORE LIKE A PLAN TO TRY IT. OH BY THE WAY BIG....GO TO photobucket.com it is free upload photos and it will give you a link to paste where you want. IF you have any questions just give me a holler...k overeaters anonymous is OA....I'm going to be going for the first time in about an hour and a half...I'll report back about it all!

Hey Gals it sounds like everyone is doing really awesome...:carrot: that is so great....I want to thank you guys for being there and chatting with me...when I get to work I will log on so that I dont miss out on the conversations....:p

And wow April thank you for the comment on the photos....that would be cool...I just have to get it together to do something like that...and I really never thought about as like a side job in photography. I just find it fun..because you never know what you may capture.

I will be logging on at work ...have to get going .....at the moment..but would like to post a photo for the day..... This is my hamster Milo and he has his own toys...and is a total camera ham....check this out....
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/MILO.jpg

I wonder if they have them here in my area. I'll have to check into that. Any suggestions on how?

Hey Oochie, I just went to my search and typed in Overeaters Anonymous and it gave me a link to their site. You can search for your state and it will list towns where meetings are being held. The closest meeting for me is 21 miles away. A bit too far to travel, considering we don't have a car right now.

http://www.oa.org/index.htm

This is my hamster Milo and he has his own toys...and is a total camera ham....check this out....

That is just too adorable. What a cutie little guy. I really do enjoy looking at your pictures. Thanks for sharing with us.

BF: If you need any help with getting your picture smaller, I could help ya out it you wanted me too. I can get it small enough for ya if you are wanting to use it for your avatar. Otherwise PhotoBucket is a great place to go to share your pictures on her.

OH.. I remember what ice cream bars I was talking about. Blue Bunny Sweet Freedom ... they weren't available when I was living in Vermont, but I have been wondering how they taste. Not sure I will give them a try or not.

This weekend is going to be slow. Going to have cake and ice cream for my daughter's b-day(5/1). We'll see if she gets the cake that she wants. I don't know why it would matter. She doesn't even eat cake.

LOVE LOVE LOVE the hamster photo!!! he is WAY too cute! Thanks Jaya....but I don't know if I'll be able to figure out the whole photo upload for myself...maybe the hubby can!

Annie thanks...should I send you the pic?

Yes you can send it to me. I'll PM you with my email address.

Bunnie Sweet sounds good, never heard of them though. I hope your baby wins Oochie.

I'm not sure that Blue Bunny Ice Cream makes it out to the California grocery stores or not. It's made here in Iowa. I know you couldn't find it in Vermont, but you can find Ben and Jerry's here. That's what I loved about living in VT. Ben and Jerry's ice cream factory wasn't too far away from where I lived. You would have thought after being there for about 6 years that I would have went there for a tour, but I never made it there. But I did eat my fair of the stuff. Yummy. My favorite was Everything but the...:hyper:

:devil: OH NO........M&M'S REACHED OUT AND SAID PICK ME PICK ME....AND I HAD M&MS ....SO HERE IS A LAUGH FOR YOU I FELT LIKE I NEEDED TO GO GET CARROTS TO MAKE MYSELF FEEL BETTER...HAHAHAHA...IT DID....HELP A LITTLE A FEEL A WITTLE BETTER HAHAHA...

MMMM I LOVE ICE CREAM .......:devil:

OOOCHIE I HOPE YOUR DAUGHTER WINS TOO...WE ARE ALL ROOTIN !!!! :cheer:

I JUST HAVE TO SAY IT IS ALWAYS SO AWESOME TO COME ON HERE AND TALK TO YOU GALS...AND LISTEN TO ALL THAT GOES ON...IT HELPS MORE THAN YOU KNOW...I FEEL LIKE I MET A WHOLE GROUP OF NEW FRIENDS....:D

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK YOU ALL !!!!!!!!!!!!

Exercise away your regret! That's what I do when I eat something I shouldn't.

:dancer: :cheer: :goodscale I lost 10 pounds !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WoooooHooooooooo I just an itch to stand on the scale...and well I had to get on it a few more times....and then I was like jumping up and down......

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/smily.jpg

LOL good for you, Jay... love that happy face -- it looks good on you. :)

YAY!!!! CONGRATS TO JAY!!!! Way to go sista!

Congrats on the 10 lb loss. Fantastic. Keep up the good work. :carrot:

Thank You !!!!! Gals............ Hey We Are All Finally Putting Our Photos Up So Now We See Who We Are Talking To...thats Cool....i Decided Last Night To Put One Up....i Dont Like Photos Of Me Because I Look Blah....

I Have A Question.......how Often Should One Weigh Themselves?? I Dont Want To Become A Excessive Weigher....i Have Done That In The Past And Then Got Discouraged.

HEY I WANT TO SHARE ANOTHER PHOTO WITH YOU ALL...............THIS IS MILO AGAIN....I GAVE HIM A BEACH SCENE AND SOME SHADES....OF COURSE HE DID NOT MIND IT...HAHAHA.....HOPE IT MAKES YOU ALL SMILE...AND BRINGS UP YOUR DAY....

CHEERS~
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/MILO20AT20THE20BEACH20EATING20LETTU.jpg

I am going to treat myself to new tennies.......I dont want to buy new outfits or clothes until I see a major major major drop in my pounds ...hahaha...ok well I am off for a while going to go spend time with my son...my daughter wants to hang out with her friends....so I have to play taxi mom for awhile..hehe..talk to you gals later.... cheers~

I can totally relate to you Jaya.. I don't like having my picture taken. Let alone post it for all to see. I just think I look blah too. I usually look grumpy or like I am mad at the whole world.

As far as weighing goes.. it's a personal preference. I used to weigh myself everyday when I was living in Vermont. Now that I am back in Iowa I haven't weighed myself. Mostly due to the fact that my scale is still in Vermont. :lol: I found that it helped me stay on goal. Plus I knew that my weight wouldn't be the same each day. I usually made my official weigh in on Sunday. I have found that most weight themselves once a week at the same time. I have heard that some weigh everyday and average the weight at the end of the week. I am sure some only do it once a month. I will probably go to weighing every day again, but only using my official day as the current weight. Maybe I should go to my aunt's and see if I can weigh myself. I am a bit curious to know what I am weighing right now. Though a bit scared as well. I just don't want to have gained.

So cake and ice cream is going on tomorrow. My niece isn't up for her weekend visit yet. My dad is waiting to see if she is coming up. Well, too bad for her. She'll miss out on some yummy cake. :o I hope she comes up. I haven't seen her in about 2 weeks. I used to see her more when we were living there. I'll wait and see. Guess, I should go shower up and head out for a walk with the family. Have a great day.

Hey you guys! happy saturday to you all!

Jaya, I personally will weight once a week. It's too discouraging for me other wise. Alot of people also recommend taking your measurements for the days when the scale is sluggish.

Jaya, and Annie, you are not alone in the photo department! I HATE getting my picture taken too! But I agree it is nice to see what we all look like.

April---where you been sista???? You're being missed. Hope all is ok with you!

Well I'm off to show my MIL around! I'll check back with ya all later today!

:welcome2: Welcome teatree!!

Well today hasn't been a great day for me. With all of the packing we're doing, we're kicking up a lot of dust (so now you know I'm fat and a bad house cleaner :o ) and my allergies are going ballistic. I felt so bad, I had my husband take care of dinner so we had chicken wings and french fries :(

Wow, all of that ice cream talk sounded great. Ice cream is one of my biggest downfalls. I tried Skinny Cow vanilla ice cream and didn't really like it. I really like the Healthy Choice line. I try to fool myself by eating frozen yogurt whenever I can.

Have fun at the party tomorrow, AF. It sounds like you're doing really well with your family walks, so a little cake and ice cream is well deserved. It's better to have what you want in moderation than to deprive yourself and feel bad about it. I sure wish my husband would get up and motivate with me, but he's more of a lazy a** than I am.

Jaya, I've heard that you shouldn't weigh yourself more than once a week, but I really like AF's idea of weighing whenever you want and then using a once a week weight as your "official" weight. That would work well for me since I become addicted to weighing myself once I start loosing. Congratulations on your 10 pound weight loss :bravo: Enjoy your new shoes!! Oh yeah, and I LOVE the pictures of Milo! He's adorable!!

Good luck with your son's modeling debut, Oochie! I bet he'll be the cutest boy in the mall!!

Annie - Hahaha.... you crack me up......well you dont look grumpy or mad at the world in this photo....I had my daughter take mine because I would have just kept on take a snap shot of myself trying to find a good one....the funny thing is I would have got really tired of taking a pictures..because I would never agree with any of the photos I take of myself...hahaha...Well hey I hope your niece makes it up there...and have fun on your walk....


Hey Big - Thanks for the tip I am going to weigh my self next week...I think that will be better :) !!!! I think that your photo that you post is cute.... you look happy...

Hi Future - Hahaha...I am laughing because you are right people were talking ice cream ....and guess what I went and got some ice cream with a friend ....and the funny part is my ice cream was called Chocolate Devotion......my eyes widen....but here is the good side of this ..I started to eat it ...I think I might of had like 10 bites...and then I was full ...so I put in the freezer,,,whew,,,,I can work some of that off tomorrow... hehehehe...


Thank you gals ...for the support .... it is always great to chat with you.... :) Keep up all the good work and always look for the positive in what you do.....you can make your goals....ok....now I need to tell that to myself too...hahahaha...talk to you all later.... :hug:

:chin: :comp: :dunno: Where are you April.....are you hiding from us...LOL

Ok so here are some of the roads in where I walk ....there are lot of streets that are up in the hills..and there are some that are down...I thought this was a cool photo to share because it just seems like everything is in its place...it cracks me up....ok so maybe there is one tree that is over grown there on the left side at the beggining of this photo...hahahaha..lol.....I enjoy sharing the photos with you gals..because I think it gives you something different to look at ........ I mean my avatar for one....just call me cheeks..hahahah...:lol: :mouse:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/100_2699.jpg

Hey Jaya, thanks for the compliment! I was wondering...this last picture you posted looks sort of like where I live. We're both from CA, what part are you in? I'm in Petaluma.

Your welcome .....I live in San Jose ... :)

oh ok...that's like an hour and half from here...are you from there? I've only lived here for about a year.....

Jaya, I've lived in San Jose, off Blossom Hill Road and in Evergreen Valley. My kids miss Raging Waters. That's South SJ right?

Sorry I haven't been around, I've been cheating and catching up on my rest. Back to the drawing board Monday morning.

How is everyone?

I like all of you girls pics, I need to post mines next.

Hey April...funny thing is I live in the evergreen area...hahaha..that is what the photo is....Ok you gals here a laugh...today I went on craigslist.org and found a bike for like $20.00...cant beat that...so when I got it home...I told my son hey lets for a walk and fill up the tires at the gas station...He says ok mom....well we started walking and walking ...and he says mom I thought you said it is just around the corner...After thinking about it ..I said um...well we have a bit of a ways to walk......so I would say it took us a half of a mile to get there...he says Mom next time you say lets walk to the gas station you are walking by yourself...I put air in the back tire...then the front tire just wasnt filling up....sigh...so I had to walk the bike all the way back UP THE HILL......So we walk I would say about a mile today..... I am so tired..now I need to find a new tire for my bike..I am going to drive half way to work and then bike the rest of the way...and the bike trail I am taking is nothing but hills ...so these jiggly legs better cooraperat with me on trimming down on my bike runs...hahahahah...I am basically pushing myself into a routine..and it is so tough...but I found a photo of me where I was A SKINNY CHIC ...and it is my incentive....I sure hope it works...hahaha..:hug:

Jaya that is wonderful!!! Sometimes we need to give ourselves a good kick in the a*s! It is always so hard to get something (good for us) started!!! Congrats Jaya and keep up the good work!

Hey April! I was beginning to worry about ya! =) All you can do is start over again! You just keep that leather mini skirt and stelleto heels mind to keep ya going strong!!

Today is day number 6 for me! I think I may weigh in the morning. I'll make sure and post if/what weight loss I have. I'll tell ya though. I went to the mall today and it was sooo hard walking past that food court! And I was so hungry! I asked my hubby to go over there and get me a diet pop (or soda as some of you folks call it). Then I got the heck out of there!!!

Hope you all had a great weekend! And here's to a great week for all of us soon to be skinny chicks!

Yippee! I lost 6 pounds!!! I guess I should've waited till tomorrow morning to weigh (that would've been a full week, not six days) then maybe it would've been 7 pounds I've lost...well that's ok...it can be added to next weeks weigh in! But yay! I'm so happy! That's a good way to start the week!

Way to go BF.. That's fantastic. :carrot: :carrot: I'm so happy for you.

:wave: :bravo: :dust: :cheer: :cheer: YAY!!!!!!!!! Big…..Awesome Sista………..!! Keep up the good woRk…!!!!!

Thanks you guys! This is such a great support group isn't it? I'm so glad to be going through this with all of you! =)

Good evening ladies.

Just thought I would say hi and see what you have been up to. Nothing much tonight. Playing on Pogo and listening to cartoons. I was just curious. How tall is everyone? I look at the tickers to see how much weight everyone wants to lose or goal weights. Just wondering. I measure in at a whopping
5'4". Hope everyone is doing good and staying on track. Take care gals.

:hug: Annie

Hey Annie! I'm the same as you are...wish I were taller!! I'm on track...although it has been soooo rough today! (Everyday acatually!!!) how about you? You doing well today?

Can I join in? I think a support group is going to be the best thing for me. I'm having trouble getting this off the ground. First day in and I already cheated. Sighs. :( Hope you guys can help me!!
Name: Tami
Why you chose your user name: I duno. I like pink and i dont really know
losing this weight by September 2006
Date started: May 8th 2006
Whats your plan: South Beach Diet
Whats your sign: Virgo
Whats your favorite stores: Walmart, Old Navy
What is your Chinese Astrological sign: Rabbit i think??
Whats your ideal outfit when goal: a pair of tight jeans, my docs, and a really cute tight shirt! Something really hot!
What will be your life change: Self confidence. I'm sick of being discusted with myself and having guys look atme and go "Ew." I wanna lose weight, not for the guys, but for myself. I wanna be able to walk up to someone and say I lost 130#! :)

Gosh, I would like to be a bit taller too. Just a couple more inches. Maybe 5'7" wouldn't be too bad. :D Today hasn't been too bad. I keep staring at the cake in the kitchen and I'm trying to stay away from it. There's only 4 pieces left to it. I laughed on the way home saying I would probably be the one eating the rest of it. Hubby agreed. He said he would probably forget all about it. So far.. he's ate none of it and I have had 1. I left 4 pieces at my parents. My dad was like.. "You didn't need to leave that much." Heck I should have just left the whole thing there. :lol:

I did a little walk in today. I am trying to figure out how to add some more exercise into my day. Not sure what to do. I would love to join the gym here in town. It's on the square and that's only about 2 1/2 blocks from me. I just don't have the money to do that right now. The good thing it's only for women. It's basically like Curves, but just doesn't have the name. Both my mother and aunt go there. I think it would do me good to go there. I thought about exercise DVDs, but I live in an upstairs apartment. I don't want to make a bunch of noise and annoy the neighbors. I am sure hoping that we can rent a house in the near future. It would be so nice not to worry about how much noise I am making. It sucks.

But I am really trying to stay on track, but I don't feel like I am doing that good. I need to really step back onto the scale so I can get an accurate weight again, but I'm scared to. I don't want to see the number back up. I just wish I could reach my goal and stay there. Then I just have to start saving my pennies so I can afford the plastic surgery I am going to want/need to have when I am finally at goal. I know loose skin is better then the excess weight, but dang.. I am already self concious about myself and now I have to worry about still being like that. Does that make sense to you? DO you have any worries about finally reaching your goal?

I just keep coming here though and it helps me know that I can do it and it just takes time. I am going to be a thinner chick by the end of the year. I know I will.

;)

Hi Tami. Welcome aboard. The more the merrier. I can totally relate to you about wanting to have more self confidence. I have none. I just want to walk down the street and have people look at me say wow.. she looks great.

Don't let going off track get you down. Just pick yourself up and start again. It's just a minor set back. It's hard in the beginning. Trust me. It does get easier, but I still have cravings for chocolate and I let myself have a little piece if I really need it.

This is a great place for support and making new friends. Come join in the fun.

:hug: Annie

Hey yall, (((((hugs))))) I've been having some issues, nothing major just too busy to post like I want, I miss all of you here!! I love the sistahood here, its so awesome and beautiful!!!! God is truly good to bring us all here together. Hiya Tami its good to see you, I'm glad you're here, these are the best set of girls I'll tell ya, just the best!!! LOL Jaya, I should've known by the mountains it was around that way, but see I lived in the area what they call "candyland" because of the names of the streets, like gumdrop etc....

BF: I AGREE WITH YOU 110 % .... SINCE I HAVE BEEN ON HERE I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO STAY ON TRACK ...AND EVEN IF I SWERVE A LITTLE BIT....YOU ALL REMIND ME IT IS OK....JUST KEEP GOING.... GROUP HUG :grouphug:

ANNIE: I AM THE SAME SHORTNESS AS YOU...HEHEHE.,......MY KIDS ARE TALLER THAN ME...HEY WHAT IS YOUR HANDLE ON POGO.....THAT IS MY FAVORITE SITE .... YOU MIGHT HAVE SEEN MY NAME IS SASSYDO11

HI PINK: OF COURSE YOU CAN JOIN THE MORE THE MARRIER.... THE BIGGER THE GROUP GETS ...THE BIGGER OUR SUPPORT IS .. :) THAT WOULD BE A GOOD FEELING AFTER YOU LOSE THE WEIGHT AND SOMEONE SAYS..WOW TAMI YOU LOOK GREAT....YOU CAN SAY THANK YOU I FEEL 130 POUNDS LIGHTER..... HEHEHE....THEN GO SHOPPING AFTER YOU GET THAT COMPLIMENT...

HEY GALS I HAVE AN IDEA THAT I AM GOING TO THROW YOUR WAY. SO WE ARE ALL TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT...EACH TIME YOU WEIGH YOURSELF REALISTICALY...NOT EVERYDAY JAYA...OK OK..I WONT...HAHHAA..ANYHOW TREAT YOURSELF TO A SMALL TOKEN. MAYBE JEWELRY...I JUST BOUGHT TENNIES. IF YOU GO FOR YOUR WALK MAKE IT INTERESTING BRING A CAMERA IF YOU HAVE ONE...YA MINE IS ATTACHED TO MY HIP....LOL.......OR YOU CAN JUST ENJOY NATURE AND GATHER THINGS THAT CATCH YOUR EYE THAT YOU FIND ON THE GROUND...MONEY .....UH A COOL LOOKING ROCK....!! AND ONE THING TO REMEMBER DONT LOOK BACK AT WHAT YOU ATE THAT DAY EVEN IF IT WAS CHOCOLATE.....ITS OK.....YOU DONT WANT TO DEPRIVE YOURSELF FROM THE THINGS YOU ENJOY....JUST TAKE IT STEP BY STEP...DAY BY DAY......AND JUST LIMIT YOURSELVES.....OK JAYA DO YOU KNOW HOW HARD THAT IS ....YES I LOVE CHOCOLATE. I FINALLY CUT BACK ON MY SODA INTAKE I WAS DRINKING IT DAY IN AND DAY OUT...NOW IF I WANT JUST A TASTE I WILL POOR SOME IN A GLASS MAYBE ONLY A HALF AND I WONT FINISH IT ALL...BUT I JUST WANT YOU GALS TO KNOW YOU ARE ALL DOING A WONDERFULT JOB...IF YOU FALL GET BACK UP.....AS TONI LITTLE WOULD YOU CAN DO IT..... HEHEHEHEHE......



APRIL:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/cbf6e0a449a6fa23251bf55029596969.gif I HOPE EVERYTHING GETS WORKED OUT GIRL....WE ARE HERE FOR YA....!!!!!

Hey sistas! Well today is almost over. I look forward to going to bed where food can't temp me! Isn't that just horrible? I've been good today, 7th day in a row! It's so hard though...ugh! I have to keep telling myself "just make through today, just make it through today". I mean think about it...if tomorrow or next week isn't even a thought and all I have to control is today...that is really only 12-14 hours...that is totally do-able! :cb: So that is what I do all day. It really does take ALL that I have to get through rough times though, especially when I'm hungry and out at a store with food in it or close by!!!!!

Annie...you sound like you're doing so good! I really hope that that cake doesn't win! Maybe you should just throw it away so it can't hold any power over you. And 5'7" sounds perfect to me too! And yes I do think about extra skin too! Sometimes when I pray at night I ask God to let as much of my skin bounce back as possible. I hope it will!

April I hope that your problem isn't too bad. Anything we can help ya with. I am here if you need to talk to someone:hug:

Welcome Tami! Don't think of today as the first day of your diet...start fresh tomorrow!

Hey how come our thread was moved? Anyone else wondering that?

hey Annie I meant to post this link (for everyone) it tells you how many calories you've burned for your weight ... well you'll see...if this doesn't open let me know...I'm not very good at posting these things. http://iucar.iu.edu/geninfo/walking/calburn.htm
Hi Jaya! How was your day? I wonder where oochie is?

WELL BF YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB...I AGREE IT IS HARD TO GO THROUGH THE DAY WITHOUT OUR OLD HABBITS...IT IS WIERD REALLY BECAUSE I TOO DO THE SAME THING..I WILL TALK TO MYSELF AND SO NO REALLY DONT NEED A SODA...JUST A BIG CUP OF ICE AND WATER....AND I FORCE IT..BUT IT IS STARTING TO COME MORE LIKE I WANT WATER....I AM DOING GOOD THANKS FOR ASKING BF ....I DID HAVE A COOKIE...SHHHHHHH.......HEHEHE...BUT TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY....

I HOPE EVERYTHING IS OK WITH OOCHIE...MAYBE HER SON WON THE CONTEST AND THEY ARE CELEBRATING.... :) I AM SURE WE WILL HEAR FROM HER SOON....!!!!

OK YES I WAS WONDERING ABOUT THE THREAD AS WELL....I MEAN I FELT LIKE I HAD TO PLAY WORD SEARCH ...HAHAHAHHAH .....:D

Under "Thread Tools" select subscribe to this thread and you'll always be able to find it under "User CP" on the purple line at the top, first selction. Took me awhile to figure it out too!

I understand why everyone wants to be taller, but it's really not all that great! But then, I went overboard! At 6'3", I'm still way overweight and my knees and back tell me so everyday! I'd love to be able to where those cute shoes with more than a one inch heel - but you can only hit your head on so many doorways before you do damage! Not only is my big butt uncomfortable in an airplane seat, but can you imagine a long flight where the headrest barely reaches your neck and your knees are digging into the back of the seat the whole time - traveling with me isn't very pretty!

I was wondering - do those little choclate candy things they sell as vitamins for women - help witht he cravings? or do you just OD on them by eating them all at once!

AF - you are down 40lbs! My God how can that get you down! Congratulations on on all those pounds floating out there in fat outer space never to return!

We all need to figure out a way to get our minds off food so we don't dwell on it all day. Any suggestions?

good morning chicks! Our page is going is going to be lost on this board. I guess we're not as "active" as the others on this one. How's everyone doing today?

my day is going pretty good....I have been drinking water all through my morning...I am CRAVING something sweet.....how are you doing ??? I will be on here if you would like to chat maybe we can help each other from eating something we really dont want to..hehehehe tag your it :)

:woo: :high: :dancer: CONGRATULATIONS, BigF!! That's quite an accomplishment in just one week!!

OK tall girls!! I think I win in the short department. I say I'm 5'1", but the 1" is just to make myself feel better. I'm really right at 5' tall. My husband is just over 6' tall, and I think our daughter got his tall genes. She's almost 4 and already up to my waist!! She'll be taller than me by 1st grade at this rate :p How's that for short :dizzy:

:welcome3: Pink. This is definately a great group of girls.

And to everyone wondering...they moved our thread because we're too big to be in the buddy up section. Once a buddy up group becomes more of a support group, they move us into the support section. That way the newbies can feel more comfortable buddying up with less tight groups. Or something like that. I read it on the posting by 3FC in the buddy up section. But I think we should take it as a compliment. We're buddied!!:grouphug:

Howdy chickies.

Nothing happening here today. Just hanging out on the computer, playing a little pogo and thinking what should I have for lunch. Nothing really sounds good to me. I had some oatmeal for breakfast. I need to find something new though. I'm getting a bit tired of eating that for breakfast. I just make it because it's quick and easy. I'm thinking of some yogurt. It seems to be on sale every week at the store here so I pretty much buy what's on sale for the week. I do have to say I love the Yoplait Whips. They are by far my favorite.

I'm hoping my kids will be on the tall side. My older 2 have a father that is 6'4" so I am hoping some of his height rubs off onto them. My youngest father is about 5'7" so I atleast hope she is taller then me. I got my mom's height. We are both 5'4". I have been told I am short in the past and I always said I'm the perfect height because most men are going to be taller than me. ;)

I wish I had an answer to getting our minds off of food. I know that if I keep busy at something that I get wrapped up into what I am doing and forget all about food. That's why I play on the computer or play in PSP to keep my mind occupied on concentrating on something other then food. I grew up in a house where food was a good thing. I wish I didn't like food so much. Thank goodness I have a great fondness of a variety of fruits and veggies. :D

Hey shorty…..hahaha…oh I mean future….hehehehee…I know I am a stinker……………..I HOPE ALL IS GOING WELL….AND IT IS GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU…..I really enjoy chatting with you all....it makes my day..and I like to chat during the day because it helps me .......

What is everyone up to today??

hey you guys! today is going...hasn't been too bad as far as cravings or anything.

here's a question: does protein keep you fuller longer? I've been wondering that.

How you guys doing today? I hope you're all winning the battle today!

bah, no cravings, just pure boredome! I hate sitting around home and doing nothing because I get bored and I want to eat. It really sucks, I wish I had something else I could go do every night to get my mind off of it. argh

I heard ya sister...I hate that too!

I just came to give yall some ((((hugs)))) Tommy aka Jacks Uncle is a hilarious friend of mine from another board (I hope) he comes over here, he is a good person, so when he does please give him some love yall, I know yall will. I told him how sweet all of you are.

sorry i can't chop it up with yall like I'll love too, just so busy in the daytime and when I get home i'm soooo tired. But I looooove each and every one of you and stay focused and together (there are strength in #'s!!) I think of yall and yall are in my thoughts. (((((hugs & air kisses)))))

hey you guys! today is going...hasn't been too bad as far as cravings or anything.

here's a question: does protein keep you fuller longer? I've been wondering that.

How you guys doing today? I hope you're all winning the battle today!

From what I understand, protein does keep you fuller longer because it takes longer for the body to break it down than carbs and fats. Fiber is another thing that keeps you full longer for the same reason.

I hear ya on the food monotony, AF. I got sick of the "variety" in my oatmeal variety pack pretty quick too. I started alternating between that, cream of wheat, and yogurt smoothies (Stoneyfield Farms is my favorite, but I would get Frusion or Nouriche if they were cheaper).

This is my favorite time of year to be on a diet because all of the great fruits and veggies are so fresh and cheap!!

Thanks 4 for that info. It seems to me that I knew that already, but had no recelection until you mentioned it!

I hope ya'll are doing great today on this hump day!

where yall at today? i hope all is well.

Hey.. Where is everyone? I just wanted to touch base to see how everyone is doing. I doing pretty good. I hope you are all well. Ok.. I need to get some dinner fixed. Take care all.

Hey Annie, doing ok here, tonight is my OA meeting!

I hope that everyone else is doing good too!

Hey bf, I'm coming around to OA. What aspect of it is making you see things differently? Hey Annie and everybody else, how yall doing?

Hey everybody, I just wanna say what my Pastor told me years ago: "Don't put your faith in no man/woman, if you put your faith in me or anyone else, when I/they fail/fall you give up and or your faith/walk weakens. Keep your eye on Jesus (Your Weight Loss--in this case) and not on man."

We fall down, but we get up! That's the process, and you're not living if you can't keep an honest self-assessment of yourself. Keep it real, and you can deal!!

Hey Everybody! I just wanted to check in. There's not much going on here except the same old packing. If you don't hear from me for a while it's because we're either on the road (we're leaving Tuesday) or we're at my in-laws house (they have the slowest internet ever imagined and we have to live there until our apartment's ready June 2nd). But I'll do my best to check in whenever I can. Hope everybody's doing fine.
Jaya - Where are you? How's Milo??

Hey Sistas! Where's everyone at? Miss you guys! I hope you're still around.

4, it's cute that you pop in with your updates on packing =)

:rofl: Hi EVERYONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry my computer was being a technical idiot...and well ....she is happy computer now...LOL hahahhahah:rofl:

I feel like I have been gone for like ages ..ahahahaha... I am back.....:carrot:

So how is everyone doing ???? Are we drinking a lot of water?? I have and I had to add lemon because the taste was getting so boring ..hahah....It is so hard when you are working and there is a candy machine...I did pretty good this week....I need to walk tomorrow... I am going to take my daughter down to the carnaval that they have right here down the street...pretty cool I can just walk to it...but I think I will take my car...hahaha..the heat here has be HOT HOT :cool:

I will OF COURSE BE BRINGING MY CAMERA with me....LOL.....I will take pictures..I am a chicken when it comes to rides though so I just watch...no I just supervise....something like that ...hahaha....

I miss chatting with you all :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: I hope all is well .... I am going to check back in a little later because I need to finish cleaning the hallway....I am so tired of tripping over the laundry..hahaha...well I hope to hear from you all soon....

Oh and Milo is just going to town on his wheel ....I am going to take him out in a little while to see if he wants to play in his playground .... yest here is a little playground area I set up for him on my desk.....!!!! I will take a photo of him....hehehe..it is really cute....

Talk to you guys soooooooooon.... :) keep smiling...
Smiles from Miles

Hey yall, Jaya girl you've got style!! Are you Italian? not implicating if you're not then you don't, but I love your avatar and black kitty. When does your body stop peeing so much?? I hate that when you get back into the swing of drinking all of your H20 then you run to the bathroom every ten minutes ((sigh))

Hey you guys! Happy Saturday to you! Well I didn't go to my OA meeting this week:mad: I really wanted to but Me and my hubby got into a huge a fight. And you know my MIL is still here, and it involved her (of course). I just didn't want to leave the baby here. I have a weird hang up, I just don't think anyone can take care of my kids like I can, and the younger they are the worse I am. So it really takes alot for me to leave the baby (especially if she's awake). I think most people would look at their MIL being there as a "repreive" from the stress:coffee: :cloud9: But not me :shrug: So I ended up taking the baby in one of those back pack thingys that go in the front and taking the dog for a walk. I brought the cell phone and let it all out to my mom. It was so weird how the exercise made the stress/ anxiety go away. I could actually feel it as I was walking. I have a yellow lab mix and he is strong as a horse!:wl: He is very immature even though he's five so when we walk, it's basically like he's walking me, cause I have to high step it! :carrot: So I've been walking with him each evening, but thursday night was with the baby strapped on to me, and whew I think I might do that from now on! Talk about a good workout! So I weighed yesterday even though I shouldn't have till Monday or Tuesday--and I lost another three pounds!!!:D Yay!!! So that was a good surprise!

Jaya---good to have ya back girlfriend! Hope you're still going strong! Have fun at the carnival!:balloons:

April---hi...I'm sorry that you've got so much stress right now! It seems like we've lost some girls since they moved our thread!?! I hope everyone finds their way back, I really love this group!!!!:hug:

Hey April....hahahah...yes I am italian !!!! How do you know or how do you guess it? Was it the last name....or just my coragous style....hahahahaha. LOL..........So lets see the answer to that uh qestion on going to the bathroom so much..........I dont think we ever stop....LOL......just keeps going and going ...funny how that works....!!!! I am so glad that everyone is back online and chatting again....!!!! Hang in there April....

Hey BF I think that you are doing a remarkable job it is hard to be a mom and a wife and take care of your needs all at the same time. I have never been married....but I am a single mom and I know that it is rough....but being that you have to direct your attention for everyone.....us ladies we tend to put ourselves on the back burner.....I am so guilty of that. I think that you came up with one of the best stress relievers..you have time with your baby and you are out in the fresh air....and animals give a love and affection that we all need.....their fur is therapeutic for those who have anxioty...I know that may sound wierd but I saw it on TV about this one lady who had anxioty disorder would pet her dog and it would calm her down.....By the way....I have this disorder it started when I was 25 years old and I had a break down...and I found out that this disorder runs in my family....Gee how nice of them to pass it to me.....ya love you to guys...hahaha..anyhow it has tought me alot ...some people dont understand the disorder and they tell you oh you will get over it.....um...hello ...its not that easy einstien....it is a chemical inbalance that the brain uses up when in fear....I cant remember what it is called but I know that it starts with a D.......and ok just to go along with it all I was born with a torettes.......but I dont curse my twitches onces in a while.....ya another thing that was passed onto me.....but all in all even though growing up it was a tough ride....I have come a long way....I am a loving person with heart that is bigger than me....I think it is because of everything that I have gone through has taught me so much.....and yes it sucks that we have to understand things when we get older...because when we are kids we think the world is over.....LOL.....ok well uh...I just spilled a bunch of my pasta here today.....hhahahahha LOL....just felt like sharing ....thanks for listening....errr..I mean reading..I will be on later after the carnival and I am going to take my camera with me...and I will share with you all.......am I going to be in the photos.....hahaha......um....NO....not until I lose 70 pounds......!!! LOL....

Yay for BF on your weight loss....that is awesome.....keep it up....:cheer: :cb: :dance:

I am nervous about getting on the scale...I dont want it to say to be continued.......LOL......hahahahahahahahaha :joker: :rofl:

:grouphug: Hugs chat with you all in a little while...
Cheers~

Hey Jaya, I hope that you're having a ton of fun at the carnival right now! You're right about the animals, it's true that if you pet them you calm down. People that aren't animal lovers don't get that. I LOVE my pets. I have a dog and two cats, and to be honest, if we owned our own house instead of having to rent, then I would would have so many more. It's so hard finding a decent place that allows animals. Not to mention, I don't know how expensive it is in San Jose and Long Beach but here in Petaluma and surrounding areas...it costs a fortune! I'm a midwestern girl so these prices make me want to cry! I can't believe a normal house goes for $600 - 700+!! Where I"m from (and pretty much all the east coast) that would buy you a mansion! So anyway...we're going to go to blockbuster in a little while. I hope there's some good movies out right now!

How ya all doing? I wonder if Annie knows our thread got moved? I hope all is well!!!!:D

Hey...Where did everyone go???? :shrug: Well, I had a nice weekend. Still trying to get the nerve to get on a scale. That is after I find one to get on. I hope all is well with everyone. Not much to report, but wanted to touch base with you all.
:hug:
Annie

Hey Gals!!!!!!!!!! http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/3.gif

The carnival was a blast....I did a lot of picture takinghttp://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/camera.gif and watching and walking. My daughter and her friend had a blast. My daughter decided to take the camera http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/camera.gifon the ride with her and this is what their view of the ride is.....and then the one below is my view....hahaha...check it ...!!!! My daughter is the one in the tan shirt.....Carnival scene 1 and 2


Scene 1 (Click on the video to watch it play) there is sound as well...
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/th_100_8971.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/?action=view&current=100_8971.flv)

Scene 2 (Click on the video to watch it play) there is sound as well...

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/th_100_2973.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/?action=view&current=100_2973.flv)

Here is some more photos of the carnival........again my daughter is the one that is in the tan shirt......here are some photos....this carnival was a little one but they both made the best of it ..... hehehehehe see photos
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/100_29851.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/100_30231.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/100_29991.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/100_30081.jpg

oK THIS NEXT RIDE I FIND HER AND HER FRIEND COMPLETELY NUTS...I THINK I HAD TO SIT DOWN TO TAKE THE ONE OF HER UPSIDE IN THE AIR...MADE MY STOMACH TURN.....
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/100_30271.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/100_30281.jpg

:hug: HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO THE MOMMIES.....SORRY SO LATE BUT BET LATE THEN NEVER ....HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/100_9039.jpg

HERE IS SOME PHOTOS OF ME AND MY DAUGHTER ON MOTHERS DAY. SHE IS A GOOFY KID...BUT SHE TAKES AFTER HER MOM.....LOL
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/KAYLEEANDMOM.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/MEANDKAYLEE.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/US.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/KAYLEE.jpg
AND ME LOOKING COOL IN MY SHADES..... :dancer:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/JAYAGODDESS/SHADES.jpg

Hi Jaya and Annie! I don't know what happened Annie...once they moved us over here everyone scattered!:) Maybe we should make a new thread, what do you think? Or post on 'buddy up' again until they move us.

Jaya, great pics...I can remember awhile back you talking about being insecure (maybe not in those words), but why? You are gorgeous!!! I would've posted those pics too with my head held high! If you don't have a hubby or boyfriend, I'm sure it's by choice! Girlfriend you've got it going on! :D

great pics jaya!! i see you're good with photoshop too. I can't do it to save my life.

Loved the pics Jaya.. Thanks for sharing.

Maybe if there was support for others, you wouldnt keep losing members. This has fast become a private forum between 2-3 members, the rest of us feel the need to move on and stop being intruders.

I don't think you know what you're talking about. We welcome all new people to this forum. When there are only about 4-5 people posting, then naturally we would talk between us, and there is nothing wrong with that.

Hey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am back......!! I was offline for too looonggg....!! The internet DSL line was down :( .....We had to get the geek squad to come and fix it....hahaha...lol....it only took them like 15 minutes to get it running....I started having withdrawls because I was getting used to the idea of chatting and talking about my day.......I miss chatting with you all ....oh hey and wow I missed this conversation from Goofy....the only thing that goofy does not understand that ever since our forum was moved we lost a few people on the way...but we always welcome those who want to join in and chat with us....the thing is we need to know that they are there....they need to post something....
thankyou all for the comments on my photos...I always like to share.... :) I hope all is going well.............

Welcome back Jaya.

I know what you mean about missing having the internet to chat. When we moved out of my parents and to our own apartment, I had to wait about 4 days before they could hook up the cable and the DSL. Talk about having withdrawals. I didn't know what to do with myself. Had to play the same DVD's over and over again for my 4 year old. Talk about getting old.

I just want to say that this is a thread for anyone that wants to hop in and start chatting with us. I agree when only 3-4 people are posting it's going to sound like a close knit group. I don't think anyone should worry about jumping on in. I personally don't see it as an intrusion. I see it as welcoming someone and getting to know them too. Please if you want to post with us. Jump on in and talk to us. We would love to get to know you all. That's how you get to know us.

Nothing happening here. The weather has been nice and been walking. Kinda boring here.

Well, I hope everyone is well. Where are you guys?

:hug:

Wow!!! I have MISSED you two!!!! So glad to have you back!!! :hug: Yay!!!! Well I lost another pound and let me tell you, that is saying something. It was like two weeks strict on the diet and nothing...then I binge for two days and I lose a pound...how does that happen? :?: Hope you're all having a great weekend so far!!!

Just checking in. We've survived the move to Virginia. My daughter and I are in Washington DC right now visiting my parents.:D We had Bre's 4th birthday party at my in-laws house in Richmond, VA last Sunday. She was playing outside with her cousins and managed to fall down and fracture her elbow. :( So now she's got a soft splint. She's on Tylenol with Codeine which is supposed to be a sedative, but it sure doesn't slow her down. :) Well, just a couple more weeks and we'll get to move out of the in-laws house and into our apartment. I can't wait!!

awww..that is so sad! :( Hopefully she'll heal fast!

I live in DC, did you do anything special? Weather has been beautiful!

We went to see the muppet exhibit at the American History museum yesterday. Mostly we've just been sticking close to my parents house since it's tourist/field trip season. Today we went to Rock Creek Park to hike in the woods.

Hi everyone ...I am finally done with the boxing match with my DSL...:boxing: :frypan: ONCE AGAIN......ya...haha..I won ....so I am back....I hope it stays connected longer than it has ...it has really been the pits not being able to chat....shheesshh.... well I hope all is well ......and glad to hear that you survived your move future...now you can get in gear and chat in hear and help us all stick together...hehe...well later all I hope to hear from you all soooooooooooooooooooooooonn...sorry it tooook me so loooooooooooooooooongg to get back on...its been crazy:dizzy: :comp: with no interent access.....Smiles:D From Miles:D

~~~~HUGZ~~~~

Hi Jaya.. Good to see you back here with us. I haven't posted in awhile. I think our thread has died a little. I've been busy with a new little hobby of mine and it has really over come me in the last week. I have become addicted to digital scrapbooking. OMG.. I love it. I have done a couple of projects already. Joined some scrapbooking websites to get freebies as well as get inspiration and get some help from those who are more experienced then me. Plus I joined a scrapbooking group. I have been downloading for the last few days. Now I have to get out the CD-R's and start saving to disk so I can free up space on the computer. Besides.. it never hurts to have copies. I need to burn some other things as well.

I'll have to try to post some of my work on here. I hope everyone is doing well. Take care all. Let's keep in touch.

Hugs, Annie

What is digital scrapbooking? I've got a hard drive full of pictures to go along with the boxes of pics I've been collecting for 15 years. It's so overwhelming!
Hope all is having a good week!

Digital scrapbooking is like regular scrapbooking except you do it on your computer in a photo shop type program. You buy the kits and instead of having to keep buying paper ones over and over again. You pretty buy one and it's on your computer to use over and over again. I love it. I like being able to do it on the computer. I just wish I had more pictures to do. I need to really get a better digital camera. So I can take better pictures. I'll try to show one of my projects in the next day or two.

Well, I'm back. We moved into our new apartment last Friday and I started work today (Monday). Needless to say it was quite a stressful weekend. But I'm glad to be back at work after being off for a month. Starting a new job is scary, but not as much as living with my in-laws for the past couple of weeks ;)
My goals for the next week are to unpack my kitchen so we can stop eating out every meal and to at least step foot into the fitness room at my new apartment to check out the equipment. Not too much, but about all I can handle with the unpacking and starting a new job. Oh yeah, I'm also going to buy a scale so that I can finally update my ticker. I just hope I don't have to move the number up :o
I hear ya on the DSL battle, Jaya. Our phone (and thus DSL) didn't work when we moved in. They weren't able to come fix it until today, so I haven't even had a phone since last Thursday. But I called my husband from work and he said the phone was working (Duh, of course it was I called him) and that he was busy setting up the DSL. I'll probably only be able to check in from work until we get the second computer hooked up, but it's better than nothing:)

Hey where is everybody? I wanted to share the joyous news that I finally bought a scale and found out that I've lost 12 pounds since April! I hope everybody's doing fine and just really busy doing fun summer things. I'll keep checking periodically.

I'm still here. I think everyone is out enjoying the weather. I think that this thread may have died out. Sad to say. I was really enjoying talking to everyone and getting to know you all. I hope to see everyone around the board.

Me Too I Dont Know Where Everyone Went....but I Hope That We Can All Still Stay In Touch...this Thread Really Got Moved Out...almost Thought It Was Gone......how Are You Doing? I Just Wanted To Drop In And Say Hello To Everyone....

Smiles From Miles.. Keep Your Chin Up......
Jaya