Hey Sandy... I'm here sweetie. I meant to come back in and post some more last night, but I was wore out! I had stayed up till about 3:00 the night before and then got up around 6:30. It's that TOM, which is draining in itself, and then before I got too heavy (TOM) I decided to go ahead and do my 3 mile and the day just kinda slid away from there.
I made an amazing discovery yesterday. I can now stop eating when I'm full. Don't get me wrong. It's hard, and I'm still learning, but last night I made a big ol' pot of homemade vegetable soup (only I add ground turkey and macaroni noodles too) and cornbread. I haven't had cornbread in such a long time, so I cut myself a reasonable sized piece and ladeled some soup over it. As I was sitting there about halfway through my bowl, I could feel myself getting full. (I had eaten an apple also about 20 minutes before my soup) But I kept on poking it in, and then the voice of my WW leader rolled into my head and I remembered her words from my last meeting. "I used to be a member of the "Clean your plate" club. Even as a small child, my dad would line me and my brothers up at the end of the table after a meal and poke our stomachs and say, "I believe I feel some more room in there, " and we'd go back and finish cleaning our plate. It took me a long time to realize that being a member of the "Clean your plate" club was not necessarily a good thing. Now, I stop eating when I'm full." She even gave us some helpful hints on what to do if we're full while we're eating out somewhere. She said she used to put people's trash on her plate, you know...like napkins, wrappers and things like that, but before she knew it, she'd see a fry poking out and she'd eat it or something like that. She told us that once we're through eating, we can douse the rest of our food with hot sauce or salt (you know, really RUIN it) and that would help her not eat the rest on her plate. I would like to think that one day I will be able to just have the willpower to not eat the rest of the food on my plate, but for now, those tips sound helpful. At home, I can just rake the rest of the food into the trash. ANYWAYS.....geez, I got off track there for a minute. The words of my leader came into my head and even though I had to hear them a couple of times, they finally clicked. I handed the rest of my bowl to my dh as he was heading into the kitchen and said, "I'm full." He looked at the bowl and said, "But you're not finished." I said, "Yes, I am. I'm FULL." He just grinned at me. That was such a happy moment for me and a proud one too.
This morning we were standing in the hallway giving our daily hug. This is not something we schedule or anything, just something we always do.....hugging is a very important thing around our house. Anyways, he said, "You are so very thin." That absoulutely cracked me up. ME....THIN? At 270 lbs? Yeah...right. However, I suppose I am thin compared to being 346. 5 lbs. not so very long ago and I actually feel thin this week. That idea just cracks me up!
Donna: First of all, you must remember, that you are not the soggiest fat woman in Tennessee. I am so sick of this frappin rain. The lightning and thunder kept me awake all night long. Also, I AM very exicted about going to see Tony next month. I have met him twice before. The first time I met him, he looked up and smiled at me and I absolutely FROZE. No kidding. I could speak, I couldn't think. I just sat there and stared at him. He grinned at me and then I melted into a puddle in the floor. My dh still laughs over that one. The second time, I had to step up to the plate. I am an administrator on TonyStewartontrack.com and the webmaster of the website was having a birthday, so I emailed Tony's mom, Pam and asked if I made a sign for Karen saying "Happy Birthday" could Tony hold it and let me take a picture? She got in touch with Tony and his PR guy, Eddie, and told me everything was set up and when they arrived, I went up to the front of the line and hollered to Eddie and let him know who I was and he had us come up on the stage and wait for Tony to finish racing the kids (it was a the Nascar Speedpark in Pigeon Forge, Tn) and we would be first. That's how I got my picture taken with him, instead of having to lean over the table. You have never seen a more nervous woman in your life as I stood their with my arm around him. I was freaking out! I also found out that in addition to seeing him at the Bass Pro Shop on March 5th, he will also be in NASHVILLE at the Home Depot on April 10th, and guess who is off work that day too?!! Looks like I'll be heading your way!!!
Sandy: Congrats on doing the 3 mile! I bet you were totally pooped, but felt great, I bet! Now, a word of advice.....don't push yourself. I started out slowly and worked up to the 3mile. I have all three of the tapes. I did the 1 mile forever and then worked up to the two mile and am just now doing the 3 mile. If you feel like only doing one mile, then just do that one mile and fast forward to the cool down. That doesn't make you weak. It makes you smart. Know your limitations. There are days that I feel really good and the three mile is the thing for me, but there are some days that the most I can do is the one mile, but no matter what mile you are doing, you are exercising and that is the important thing, ok..sweetie?
Ok, dh is bugging the crap out of me, so the next replies have to be really fast, but I wanted to include them.
Sara: We have missed you sweetie. I know you're busy now with your new life, but don't forget us. What you said in your last post was absolutely inspirational and we need to hear things like that every now and again. You are leading the life that we are looking forward to. Everytime you give us a "glimpse" into what we can expect when we get that weight off of us, it gives us a little resurge of power.
2cute: Hope you have a wonderful time on your trip. Aren't those the best kinds to take? I just love getting in the car and driving and ending up wherever you end up. Seeing as you're not going in any particular direction, you could head SOUTH. I know at least a couple of little girls here that would LOVE to see you. just an idea.... Be careful and we anxiously await your return. Love you.
Ok, I have to get out of here for now.....he is tugging my leg as we speak. Please come out and post......Thin, Lucky, Michelle, J-ann, Mary, Duckie, Baylee and whoever else I might have missed. I love you all and hope to see you soon!
You and I were posting at the same time and as I clicked on "submit reply" and it sent me back to the page, I saw your post. I didn't get to read it because dh is getting the mad look right now as he is waiting to leave. Just wanted to say that it is good to see you and I will read your post when I get back. Stop in more often. Hope everything is well with you. Love you girl.
SANDY! Hey chickie... my comments about women not revealing their weight were mostly personal. I understand COMPLETELY how you feel and you absolutely have the right to not tell anyone! I didn't tell. Everyone is loved here and they are not judged whatsoever when it comes to issues surrounding their weight!
And Donna is right to mention that some people might consider me a lot of talk... because now I'm healthy weight! I definitely have to admit to it being a lot easier to tell people that number now!
AND, Sandy, THE OTHER THING IS... you are absolutely right. It IS just a number and a woman can definitely be a confident, powerful force even if she chooses to keep that number private.
Okay, Chickies, things might be blowing the right way for me, however I still need all of your prayers.
Okay, PRAY hard!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had a preliminary interview, with a place that wants someone for
accounting. Accounts receivable actually and I did that for 27 years. I liked the office manager, have mixed feelings about the owner. They "might" call me back for a second interview. I answered all the questions wrong. The owner asked me what I thought my greatest fault was - I couldn't think of a darn thing to say. The only thing is they don't give benefits. The owner asked if I would be interested if he paid me a higher hourly rate so I could get my own insurance. I said yes. I definitely want a second interview with them so that is "our" focus now, girls. I am open to getting or not getting this job. The benefits thing worries me only because of my age, ya know, things start to go wrong at this age.
You realize if I get this job, the only thing left for you to get me is a "big n' tasty' of my very own.
I am thrilled to see my long lost family out and posting. Of course I shouldn't point fingers but think I am coming out of my "funk".
Well, I have to do some chores but will check in later.
I'm so glad to see you back with us, Baylee! I missed you! Same to all you other "missing links!" Let's keep our little thread alive...there have been times when this is, literally, a lifeline for me. Even in my funkiest funk, I will come here to read your posts and be pulled back to the land of the sane...well... relatively speaking! A word of encouragement from someone who has "been there/done that" can mean the world to someone who is suffering. By the same token, to be the person offering help is also therapeutic...by helping others, you help yourself. If I can make someone laugh or smile or just feel good about themselves with a pat on the back, I feel great.
Wow, that sounded kind of needy and pathetic! That's okay, I AM pathetic and I NEED your help! So there!
Lucky...I am on my knees right now, praying so hard for you! it ain't easy typing as you kneel, either!
Sara...Given how shallow society is, I would never tell my weight to a soul...(except you guys, of course!) There is just no need! As for chalking up your comments to it "being easy for you to say," Honey, you have earned the right to say whatever you want to say. You are living proof that it can be done! I live for the day when I can be where you are now! Keep talkin' girl!
Tina...how very sweet of your hubby to say that! You must be walking on cloud 9! As for the "Clean plate club," yeah, i was a member of that too! Why do parents do that to their kids? We would have to sit at the table until EVERYTHING was eaten! (the dog had a field day, but I was busted once because even he didn't like carrots!)
Baylee...{{{hug}}} like I said, I'm glad you're back...I was getting worried...though I know exactly how you feel...I think we've all been there! Good job at the casino! I ususally tear through my allotted cash in mere minutes...we're going to Atlantic City in March for a weekend...I'd better start socking away some "mad money" now to play with! As for our weather improving...well...I guess rain is better than snow...at least it will help to wash away some of the white stuff! Just as long as it doesn't freeze!
Sandy...great job on the exercise! What a good feeling of accomplishment!
Donna...did you get some sleep? Sounds like you had quite a shopping spree!
2cute...Oh, how i love a ROAD TRIP! I hope yours is lots of fun!
Mary...I don't know what I'd do if the computer was "in the shop!" I don't have internet access at work! Hurry back!
Thin...where are you, kiddo? Off waltzing with your hubby? I don't think I ever told you how sweet that was...I'm glad you enjoyed yourself!
J-ann...how are the turkeys? What the heck do you feed them? You must have a lot of land to accomodate 50 wild turkeys! I'm envious! Were you able to get out to see "The Music Man?" Inquiring minds want to know!
Michelle...put the books down for a few minutes! How are you doing? Is your snow gone yet? Even with a full day of rain, there is still so much snow here! I don't want to hear ONE WORD about a drought this summer!!
Duckie...has the PMS monster left yet? She is scary, isn't she? I hope you're in a better frame of mind today! I just have to try and stay away from everyone when I feel that way. Kids don't understand "mommy's hormones are raging again!" They just think they've done something wrong...again! I'm still trying to undo those feelings (of my own) that I'm wrong or lazy or stupid all the time, or that people are mad at me if I have an opinion that differs from theirs...my parents did some number on me! I hope and pray I'm not doing the same to my kids!
BTW, I know that feeling, only too well, of being happy to have ONLY gained 1#...it's kind of like being given a "get out of jail free' card! Makes it easier to get back on track!
Boy, have I rambled on or what?! I wasn't going to post replies, because I have so much stuff to do, and here I am, 1 1/2 lhrs later! I sure hope I didn't forget anyone! Please forgive an aging mind if I have!
So, have a great Saturday all, stay warm and dry!
Peace...
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Only because I had to share...I went into the family room, thinking I would tidy up in there, and came upon the latest issue of Prevention, with all these great exercises that I've been meaning to try. Thought, "Well, this is it, everything else can wait til I exercise." So I started out in my PJs (yes! I was still in them!) Then I thought, "at least put on some sneakers"...then I thought, "I really should pick up in here first"...then I thought, "NO! Exercise first!" Then I thought, "well I'd better put on a bra!" One sports bra, no shirt later, (Thank God no one is home!) I found my weights and almost started when a tape in the book shelf caught my eye. I don't remember buying this one, certainly not ever using it...but I'll give it a try. Let me just tell, you...this was the best, all inclusive, QUICK workout tape I've ever tried...and I've tried A LOT! It's called "Optimizer-Fat Eliminator." 30 minute circuit, alternating strength and cardio workouts; 1.5/2.5 minutes of each, nothing hard and then there's 15 minutes of toning...I was drenched in sweat and now I feel marvelous! I couldn't wait to tell you guys~
Okay, commercial over...back to housework...well...after a shower anyway.
Hey there chick-ee-dees!!!! How is the evening going? We just ate a great supper....I made a turkey, potatoe, stuffing, squash, and turnip....OH IM SO STUFFED!!!! I counted all the points!!! Oh what a busy day I had, I had to go to town to do errands and made myself park far away from any door so I would have to walk!!! Then I got home put the bird in the oven and a friend called and wanted me to ride to Walmart with her, so I said to hubby I'm off to Wally World, you got the kids!! So I walked around Wally World for a while too and alls I bought was a 4 pk of the Black Cherry Water~~~I give it a 10~~~~super yummy!! Then I had to replenish my supply of 94% FF Orville~~gosh he's my bestest buddy in the world!!! Well they had the kettle corn 94% ff too, so I got some of that to try too and it is really good, kinda sweet, but different for a change~~I give it a 8. So that was my big purchase of the day. When I was doing my am errands in town I did get a George Forman grill too, been wanting one, so dh said go get it!!! I did , Does anyone have one? Got anything good tell me to cook on them?
Sara, I did not mean to offend you if I did when I made my statement. You have every right to scream yours to the top of you lungs!!! I will to when I'm down to where I want to be. My mom says to me the other day she is so proud, then a while later kinda non-challantly "how much do you weigh?" I said how much do you think. She said she figured about 253, oh how I wish, I just told her "well think what you want, I will tell you when I get to the number I want to be!!" Let me tell you I did almost tell her, but then the little person that lives in my head said don't tell, I just can't tell her not yet!!! She is not a small woman at all I would say about 200-220. She is one of my closest friends in the whole world, we are more like friends than mother/daughter.....I lived with my dad and step-mom when I was younger and my mom got custody back of me and my brother when I was 13 so, well, we were never really mom/daughter...she has more or less always been my friend, and a really good one at that. But this is another chapter in my life (gosh I need therapy!!!) I have so much baggage!!! It's a wonder I'm normal at all!!! sorry I got off track there. But please Sara post lots, you are an inspiration to me!!!!
Has anyone seen the news story about the fire at the night club The Station, in West Warwick RI? That was such a horrible tragedy! I am waiting for them to release the names of the rest of the patrons that night looking for my ex's name and any of my friends' names! That club is only like 15 minutes away from my mother's house and 15 minutes in the opposite direction to my old house!! My mom ran into her friend's son at the grocery store the next day and he said he and 3 of his friends usually meet somewhere every couple of months for a night out and was going to meet there that night but two of the friends ended up having to work that night so they cancelled! Thank god...he has two very young children!
Oh well...on a happier note...Andrew is going to a birthday party this morning at Chuck E. Cheeses! Soooo....I need to get off of here and get him a bath and me a shower and get the gifts wrapped...but geeee....I wish I could go back to bed...I am sooo tired from going out last night....we went to a club to see John's brother's band play! He is a drummer...he amazes me he is really really good!
Morning Chicks,
I forgot to tell you yesterday, the kids were dying for McDonalds, I havnt taken them for a month now. Well they asked if I would pick it up for them on my way back from town and errands, so I finally gave in and said okay. Well there I find myself in the drive thru and I order my son a #2 (2 cheeseburgers/fries/drink) and order my daughter her chickie nuggets happy meal. I'm thinking to myself I made it through the ordering!!! Now can I make it home without snithching a french fry from the bag ??? Well the lady did not give me a cup holder and my car only has 1 built in one, so I had to hold one of the drinks in my hand and drive and I put the bag of food on the floor on the passanger side!!! OH MY GOD, the smell, I could have but I DID NOThappy day for me , I did however have to roll the window down to drown out the smell of those lovies calling my name. So I came home and grabbed a bocca burger and ate that for my lunch on a roll with some lett/tom....good stuff. Yet another Victory for me.
Good luck at the Chuckie Cheese party today Michelle. Hope none of your friends were at the club and if they were I hope and pray that they were among the ones that got out!!! My prayers are with you.
Weather update here in Maine~~~ It started out as rain yesterday afternoon, changed to snow by 7 then at some point in the night it must have switched to ice. This a.m. I think its a mix of sleet, and rain? Looks pretty yucky. Just wanted to thank Donna and Tina for sharing in the rain (NOT), but still love ya guys
I will pop in again later to see if all my bunches of friends post for me to read and keep inspired...Oh I need a fix it sound like
Okay girls, where is everyone? I know it's Sunday and all, but com'on it's almost 10am here. Anyway, wanted to share this yummy thing I'm having for breakfast.
Egg beaters.............................1pt
sauteed gr.pep/onion/mush.....0
1 Boca sausage/cut up.............3pts
1/4cup FF cheese......................1
Reg. english muffin....................2
What I did is sautee the veggies then pour the egg over it and scramble it around. Then put it on a plate (this is a platefull!!) Then toss the cheese on top and stir around so it melts, then I topped it with a little hot salsa.....and my muffin on the side....OMG its so good and so filling!!!
I'm here at work about to turn the race on the radio to see what's going on. I hate working on Sundays... Not only do I miss half of the race, but I don't get to go to church on Sunday morning and I really miss that.
Sandy, you will absolutely LOVE your Forman grill. There is absolutely nothing you can't do on it. I don't know how we made it so long without one! I have the small one with the bun warmer on top and the family size one as well. They are great!
Baylee: I think what I noticed that day is that I was eating slower. I absolutely love homemade soup and cornbread, so I was automatically aware that I could overeat this if I wasn't careful, so I was cautiously eating slower than normal and as I was taking bites slowly, it also caused me to realize when I was getting full. Just like you said, having a family (2 boys and dh) keeps me running crazy all the time and I am constantly shoving in my food. I think that's the hardest thing for all of us....to try and slow down. BUT, we are important, and we do need to take time out for us. That's not being selfish, it's just necessary.
Ok, the race has started and I'm out of here!!! Be back later!
OMG Now Tina's got ME doing it!!!! I've been flipping the dial on the tv and I see TONY has moved up from 21st to 7th in the last 1/2 hr.
Things are settling down a bit at work. Food has been pretty good. No MAJOR lapses.
It rained all day yesterday and the snowpack has dropped about 4"s. Changed to light snow this morning. Man, the driveway is like a bobsled run. I'm not taking a car down that hill til I have to go to work tomorrow morning. Turkeys are still here. Numbers are down a bit. Only about 20 of the gobblers arrived this morning. Can't remember who asked but we live on the edge of a village in Central NY. We're surrounded by woods and farm fields. Really neat unless you're home alone on a dark, stormy night.
SANDY: I have the itty bitty Foreman and I love it too. I can finally cook moist chicken breasts. I often use a Montreal Seasoning on them. Adds a little spice.
MARY: Storm Doors? Keep fighting for the one's you want. Don't let DH convince you to get an ugly one.
BAYLEE: Garlic Mmmm. I love it one everything. I use minced garlic on my chicken a lot! I like you idea of slicing the chicken and storing it for salads. GOOD ONE!
LUCKY: I hope you get the job. You deserve it!
MICHELLE: Hope the smoke didn't reach your place. We had a sewage plant explode once, when I lived in Syracuse. Thought someone had dropped a bomb or something. Knocked stuff off walls. Even broke my neighbor's windows. Scary stuff.
KAT: Keep it up and you'll become our exercise queen. I'm impressed.
SARA: Your insight re: weight issues is remarkable. It's so nice to hear from someone who is succeeding. Keep it up!!!
DONNA: I think it was you who did 1.5 miles of the WATP tape. That's about where I am with it. If I did it more often I'm sure I could go farther. We'll just have to keep plugging away. Someday we'll catch up with the race walkers we have for friends here.
to everyone I've missed. Got to go put the critters out for a few minutes. Their little, canine bladders must be full.
well ladies.... I see we are almost ready to go to another page so I am going to start our next ongoing thread.
For lurkers or newcomers... we start a new thread after 28-30 posts. Our name always remain the same... 300+ and Ready to Try Again... but the numbers change. Now we are on #288.
Next we will be 289. Then 290, 291, 292 etc.....
Pleas come join us on our next thread.... 300+ and ready to try again... #289
See you all there.
I had stayed up till about 3:00 the night before and then got up around 6:30. It's that TOM, which is draining in itself, and then before I got too heavy (TOM) I decided to go ahead and do my 3 mile and the day just kinda slid away from there. 
The words of my leader came into my head and even though I had to hear them a couple of times, they finally clicked. I handed the rest of my bowl to my dh as he was heading into the kitchen and said, "I'm full." He looked at the bowl and said, "But you're not finished." I said, "Yes, I am. I'm FULL." He just grinned at me. That was such a happy moment for me and a proud one too. 
Now, a word of advice.....don't push yourself. I started out slowly and worked up to the 3mile. I have all three of the tapes. I did the 1 mile forever and then worked up to the two mile and am just now doing the 3 mile. If you feel like only doing one mile, then just do that one mile and fast forward to the cool down. That doesn't make you weak. It makes you smart. Know your limitations. There are days that I feel really good and the three mile is the thing for me, but there are some days that the most I can do is the one mile, but no matter what mile you are doing, you are exercising and that is the important thing, ok..sweetie?
Baylee....
A word of encouragement from someone who has "been there/done that" can mean the world to someone who is suffering. By the same token, to be the person offering help is also therapeutic...by helping others, you help yourself. If I can make someone laugh or smile or just feel good about themselves with a pat on the back, I feel great. 
Hurry back!
...I'm back!
??? Well the lady did not give me a cup holder and my car only has 1 built in one, so I had to hold one of the drinks in my hand and drive and I put the bag of food on the floor on the passanger side!!! OH MY GOD, the smell, I could have
but 
, I did however have to roll the window down to drown out the smell of those lovies calling my name. So I came home and grabbed a bocca burger and ate that for my lunch on a roll with some lett/tom....good stuff. Yet another Victory for me.
all day yesterday and the snowpack has dropped about 4"s. Changed to light snow this morning. Man, the driveway is like a bobsled run. I'm not taking a car down that hill til I have to go to work tomorrow morning. Turkeys are still here. Numbers are down a bit. Only about 20 of the gobblers arrived this morning. Can't remember who asked but we live on the edge of a village in Central NY. We're surrounded by woods and farm fields. Really neat unless you're home alone on a dark, stormy night.
I hope you get the job. You deserve it!
I'm impressed.
If I did it more often I'm sure I could go farther. We'll just have to keep plugging away. Someday we'll catch up with the race walkers we have for friends here. 
