Well, the scales are safe for another week. I think taking them out front to show them a bus going by did the trick. I finally lost the weight I gained over the St. Pat’s Day / Birthday / Easter time. Now I can start losing stuff I gained since the marriage. I’m sitting here watching the snow fall again. If I didn’t want to listen to the Yankee game getting ready to start, I’d just go back to bed until the snow stopped, probably some time in July.

Ammi-I understand better than anyone what a long journey this can be. Women who can reach their goals in 6 weeks to 6 months just have a different mindset. To them it is temporary like taking a certification class and getting diploma at the end. For us it is more like college/med school/internship/residency. We have to learn just about as much about health and nutrition, and it can take just about that long, at least in my case. I think in the long run we will end up healthier because it has to be a lifestyle change, a life long change, not just a diet. I know a lot of skinny people who are really unhealthy inside. They never have to learn about nutrition. My mom had two younger sisters that she has now outlived who were both tall and skinny and couldn’t gain weight if they tried. They both had terrible diets, and ended up dying of strokes.

Zelma-We don’t seem to have the time anymore for the kind of craftsmanship that went into old buildings. I guess without TV and computers and phones, they had lots of time to do things that we can’t even imagine. I think that is why I enjoy sewing so much. It is a dying art. If it wasn’t for quilters, my sewing store would probably be out of business. There is a tailor here that has been a family business for a 100 years and is The place for a formal custom made Canadian military uniform, and it’s closing, not because they don’t have enough business. The economy here can definitely use several custom tailors with all the oil money floating around, but he can’t get enough sewers. Most of the old ones have retired now, and the last 10 years most of his employees have been from overseas. New immigrants are going to the oilsands, so he can’t get enough help to stay open. My gown pattern also came with a matching cape pattern. A lot of Irish wedding gowns come with a golden cape instead of veil. I decided that since the investiture is in October, I’m going to need some kind of coat, so I’m going to make the cape. I’m puttering with the idea of making it reversible with a rain side and the other side in my tartan. I saw some shiny rain coat material that was light and drapey, and kind of a champagne color that would look nice over the red. I’m still debating.

Sandy-That was great news about your step-daughter. I remember hearing so many parents at the little league say, “well, at least they’re not on drugs.” That has got to be a huge weight off your shoulders.

Emily-With a new dog, I know you will be getting lots of extra walking in. Happy Anniversary.

Michelle-That’s horrible about the cats. It makes you want to feed them nothing but canned tuna I’ll bet.

Donna-4 pounds is great, especially with the upheaval over losing your meetings. They make sewing machines with drop-in bobbins now. My machine was made while Ford was president, so it doesn’t have the new style.

Nancy-I understand about wanting something to be over soon. Just be careful you don’t jump at something just because you are tired of looking. I had one of those power failures this morning with my exercise and had to stop after 30 minutes. I try to remind myself that I am burning more fuel than I am taking on, and sometimes my body just can’t keep up.

Toofat- I know that when I am in pain, that is all I want to do is sit or lay down. I hope you feel better soon.

DJCJ-I remember when I was helping my mom make a wedding gown and all the bride’s maid dresses. I started having double vision after awhile. 20 costumes is wild. You get the Edith Head award. Happy Anniversary too.

Meta-Thanks for keeping at me. I am really trying with the metric. I have had so many nasty plateaus that they seem normal, even if irritating. The three month one where I was really staying OP and working really hard just about did me in, but I survived it. This one was more of me being wishy-washy. I’m working really hard right now, so I’m glad that I don’t have to destroy my scales yet. I sewed in the beginning because I had to or go in a toga made of bed sheets. Now I do it because I’m too cheap to buy or alter clothes. My mother sewed, but never had the patience to teach me. I could cut out and alter patterns by the age of 9, but I didn’t sew until my 20’s. I took lessons, I watched sewing shows on TV, and checked out books from the library. I bought old sheets at garage sales to use as practice fabric, made lots of mistakes, but finally started producing stuff I could be pleased with.

Dyan: Welcome. I hope you will find lots of support and friends here like I have. These ladies are wonderful!

Catherine: Hugs to you. Congrats on loosing the St Pat., Easter weight. Keep up the wonderful work. I am sooooo looking forward to seeing your dress. I love all the things you share with us. You are an amazing seamstress.

Terry: Good luck at WW. I loved the meetings. I was nervous to stay at first but found myself really enjoying them. Unfortunately I didn't loose on the diet. Hope you have much better luck than I did.

Ammi: Yep. Day 3 of Optifast. I am doing okay so far. My tummy is less growly today. lol.

Em: Happy Anniversary!

Mechelle: UGH. Not again on the pet food. This is getting scarier and scarier. Glad your kitties were at the vet in time. Hugs.

Donna: Yea. Congrats on -4 more pounds. Way to go.

Nancy: Yippeee to you on another -3 pounds. Praying you will get the apartment of your dreams. Hang in there.

LeAnneCarrington: Whoop Whoop to you on another -2 pounds. So happy that Lappy is working for you!

Carolyn: Happy Anniversary to you too sweetie. Hope it is a wonderful one.

As for me. It is day 3 on the Optifast program. I am doing pretty well with it. I had an oxygen mornitoring test while I slept last night and the results were supposed to be 90% or better and mine were at times as low as 50%. So, I'm pretty sure I will be going to have the sleep study test soon. I also had an EKG today for the Optifast and some of my squiggles looked not so great. My Dr. is pretty sure that it is because of my obesity. I knew this already but they had to do the test for Optifast. There are so many things happening to my body due to being obese. I just hate the fat. Not myself Catherine. I won't go there. I just hat this fat. I am sooo determined to get it off of my body. I hope we all can do it ladies. I am so thankful for you all and pray for you daily that we can overcome this obesity that is killing some of you and myself slowly if we don't get rid of it. Hugs to you all and a big cheer for healthy living and getting healthy.

Blessings all,
Annie

hi all! it was so fun reading all your posts and catching up on whats been going on in your lives.

Annie - OPTIFAST? wow. i had a coworker that did that, and she lost a tremendous amount of weight. Good Luck to you on that

I havent weighed in in a while, mainly because i havent been home on my meeting days and the rest of the week has been insane. last weekend my cute friend (his name is Bart) and i along with some of my other friends went camping. that was fun. so much so that we are going back this weekend. this time just he and i. im really excited. we went and bought all the rations we are gonna need for the weekend, and will head out tomorrow afternoon. I have an interview at ICON entertainment (the company that did Passion of the Christ). im pretty excited

school is almost out, and if i do the summer and one more year, i will finally be done... its onmy my AA, but i will be the first person in my family to graduate College. im pretty excited about that too.

i am trying to pop in more often, but im so busy a lot of the time i just sleep... lol

i hope you are all doing well

*hugs*
Luan

Annie-I’m so glad you seem to be okay on the Optifast. I do understand how you feel. At times it is like the fat is an alien infesting your body. After seeing the list of chemicals and hormones fat can produce, it’s no wonder. I will be the first person to admit that I truly hated myself at one point. I think admitting to myself that I did allowed me to do something about it. The sleep apnea could be the reason that you are tired and a lot of other things. I will continue to pray for you.

Luan-I was the first to graduate in my family, and I know how big a deal that is. I wish I could go camping. I’m close. I can get up and down off the ground, but whether I can do it in a tent, I’m not so sure. My husband has always volunteered at a summer camp here, and wants us to go this year. I think I’m going to wait until next year. I want to give myself the time to get some more under my belt so to speak. I have to remind myself that I’ve only been walking about 2 years, so I need to give myself some time to rehab all those atrophied muscles.

Catherine - its only taken me 10 years to get this far... with school that is.

im lucky in that i have always been athletic and of my 300 lb body almost 200 (174) is muscle and bone. im REALLY insanely muscular under the fat. no one believes me that im 300 lbs. we went rock climbing last weekend and it wasn't even a struggle for me (im a tree climber...). which is good. hopefully i can handle 2 days of it this time..

Metachick - SNAP, I can't sew a straight line either. Just today rather than sew up the hem on some new trousers (pants) I used that stuff you iron into the hem instead of sewing them :rofl: I love whoever invented it :yes:

Catherine - :woohoo: the scales live another day :rofl: Well done on losing your Easter/birthday/St Pats day weight, onwards and downwards now to lose the post marriage weight :carrot:

Thanks for your insight into our weight loss journeys, you are right about how we learn how to eat more healthily, not just lose weight. You always have such amazing insight into things, I REALLY cannot wait to read your book :yes:

Annie - I love the way you said you hate your fat, not yourself, I am so glad you don't hate yourself because you are a beautiful person!! I am sorry things didn't go so great with the oxygen monitoring test, nor your EKG :hug:

Luan - have fun camping with your cutey. Good luck with your interview at ICON, you have such an interesting life :yes:

Hugs,

Ammi :chicken:

:wave: Hi Everybody~~

well I haven't been able to post every day like I thought I would since my last post. :p My bf likes to spend time with me at night and after all of our problems I think it's kind of important that I spend time with him. He's worth it to me, you know? But he's away for 11 days so I can come here to my hearts content. I'll probably end up posting early in the mornings when he's in bed and I'm getting ready for work.

Anyway--I have to change my ticker because I've gained weight :( --I'm at something like 246 which means I've gained almost 20 lbs. I don't remember the exact weight because I stopped weighing myself every day. I'll change my ticker in the morning after I weigh myself. I'm going to restart the daily weigh in since I'm sure that was so key in my success until now. I also have to get my eating back on track--let me just say that I've fallen into some of my OLD habits and I've become re-addicted to McDonald's double cheeseburgers and recently to Dunkin Donuts Large Iced Coffees with 8 and 8--that means 8 creams and 8 sugars for those of you NOT in the know. *sigh* Did I also forget to mention the wonderful Maple Cheddar Sandwich served on a flaky croissant that Dunkin has? :( I'm going back to my low carb diet and I've actually made a food order to be delivered to my house which is what I was doing all the time that I was losing weight before. So that's my plan for my eating. Wish me luck. :)

I'm proud to say that I've started to get my exercise on track. I haven't been able to do the hour each day that I wanted to, but I've been doing 30 minutes on my treadmill and part of that time I've actually been JOGGING. :o I can't believe it, but I'm actually enjoying the running. I figured that if I can't do the 60 minutes that I wanted to that by jogging I'll be burning extra calories so...

I'll be back to post personals tomorrow since it took me a couple of hours to get caught up and it's after 9:00 p.m. I have to get to bed because I get up early in the mornings to drive school busses. Even though it's school vacation week here, I want to get myself in the habit of waking up a little earlier so I can come post here. I'll see you guys at around 5:00 a.m. ;)

Vicki

hi ladies
Was just reading through the posts ive missed and wanted to say hi. i have had a really busy week and havent been able to post as often as i wanted too.
i am happy to report i am down 2 more lbs:) ive had a few strange things happen this week, a couple people who know me, didnt recognize me:) they havent seen me in awhile, but the feeling was a good one. i know i have lost wt, but for some reason my head hasnt caught up with my body, does that make sense? like i cant "see it" like others can. anyway, i am happy i am still losing. alot of people that lost on the diet contest have gained alot back. (ANNIE< my team came in 3rd out of 50)
im happy to see so many others enjoying sucess here too:) and for the ones struggling, i truly know how that is, but dont give up.
I hope to post some personals later this week. i hope everyone has a great night:)

Hi. Dunno if anyone remembers me or not. I've had QUITE a few setbacks, and I knew I had gained weight....but I can't believe that I've gained it all BACK. I went to the doctor, and he told me there might be something wrong with me, because there's no way I could have gained back EVERYTHING I lost, since I was counting calories. I'm looking for support, because honestly, I just don't feel like doing this anymore. :(

Sorry I haven't been around...in months. And to come back here like this. It's just killing me. I did SO well for so long, and BAM. I'm just about to give up. I swear.

Good Morning All,

Another bright and sunny morning here in Wales, I really hope that later today hubby and I can go out for a walk. We were SUPPOSED to be going to the gym, but once again hubby doesn't feel up to going. He had a bad night's sleep and god forbid he woke up with two spots (zits/pimples) on his face and it's the latter which might make him not want to go for a walk either. He is so vain when it comes to having blemishes on his face, they really bring him down. Heck if I never went out when I had them I'd be housebound :rofl: So anyway another work out missed today, it's just a good job I have my Gazelle and work out DVDs at home :yes:

Kayley - Oh my goodness of course you are remembered, in fact if you look at one of previous posts from yesterday I mentioned you :hug: I am SO sorry that you gained back all the weight that you lost, you were doing so brilliantly. But you know what, you lost it once and you can lose it again, you know you can, and if you stay around here this time I am sure you will be able to keep it off. You also of course know you need to get some tests done to see if the doctor is right that you may have a problem which contributed to you gaining back all that you lost. I am so glad that you are back because you KNOW this is THE place to be for the best support you'll ever get. How are things other than the diet, still madly in love with your sweet heart? I am guessing so seeing as you have the picture of the two of you as your avatar :love:

Vicki - now how's that for determination to post.....you getting up early just so you can do it :D Good for you I say :yes: It will be great to see you posting regularly again.

I'm sorry you've gained back a little weight, but I have to say what a GREAT way to do it :rofl: The food you talked about made me start to :drool: Especially those donuts and the cheese croissant. Boy oh boy, my cornflakes for breakfast seem so boring after talking about those :lol:

I love how you and others can way daily and find it really helps. Personally I would be happy to never have to get on the darn things so once a week is more than enough for me. The other week I saw a gain, an undeserved one, and as much as I KNEW that it wasn't a 'fat' gain, and not to worry about it, it gave me the excuse I think I was looking for to take time off from my diet. I must really learn to not let those scales have such power over me!

Kymberly - another 2 lbs down, you are doing amazingly well, it won't be long now until you are at your goal :cp: :cheer: :cheer2: It's a shame that some of the people who had lost in your work's Biggest Loser challenge have gained back the weight they lost. You show 'em how it's done and keep on losing. I bet you are a huge inspiration to them.

Great about people not recognising you, I think we all suffer a bit with not realising just how different we look since losing weight. It's a real buzz when people can't get over the change. Though do you tend to think they are exaggerating, I know I do when it happens to me. One day 3 people's jaws dropped when they saw me, and they all enthused about my weight loss, and I was like, come on, I'm not that different. I guess I am though, just like you are, and one day we will realise that ourselves :yes:

Time for me to go get my breakfast now, I'll be back later today. Take care all,

Hugs,

Ammi :chicken:

Hi everyone!
Mechelle, SO glad hubby seems to be ok now & your kitties didn't suffer any lasting damage, boy are you due for some GOOD LUCK!!xxxxxx
Catherine, your gown sounds gorgeous, I'm a sewing machinist by trade, or was til I did a BA in English lit & education. It's weird I could look at a friend's skirt & make her a copy of it in a different colour/fabric, but as soon as I used patterns EVERYTHING went wrong, lol, especially if it was for me!!! I worked for Burberry, C&A & Marks & Spencer, all top companies who, if you were more than a MILLIMETRE (METRIC< lol) out, it had to be re-done! Good luck with it, lets see some pics when it's all done!xxxxx
Kayley, great to have you back, I kept seeing you on MSN but didn't want to bother you in case you were at work or busy with college stuff. Are you going back on SB? It worked really well before for you, I hope the tests go well & stay in touch!xxxxx
Annie, soon your tummy will stop growling, honest!! lol, though I still have lots of 'wind' it really irritates me, gurgling away, but at least the hunger should subside around day 3-4. I'm so proud of you!!! It is hard but you DESERVE to be healthy!! It might be a couple of years yet before we can afford to come to the US BUT I WILL come & see you, so you'd better get healthy so we can walk AND horse ride together!!!xxxxxxx THIS IS A THREAT!!!!lol
I had to weigh-in a day early at NIGHT!!!! yet that morning I was DOWN a pound but later I was UP a pound!!!! I almost cried!! Thursday am, my normal weigh-in time I was STILL a pound down so I'm THINKING of going with that!!! I hope I don't sound delusional, lol, but with being weighed a DAY early, TOM and a MUCH later weigh-in ALL contributed to the gain. I was VERY BAD on Sunday but got OP Monday, what do you think, go with the loss or the gain?
Ammi, I'll try you on MSN later, glad to hear iy's sunny there, all grey & cool here, ick. Tell Daren to get his a*se up & out to the gym or he won't fit on the rides at Alton Towers, lol!!xxxxx
xxxxsharon

Kayley - Yep, I DEFINITELY remember you, and I was SO happy to see you posting again. And NOPE... you are NOT about to give up! The simple fact that you have come back here, even though you probably found it extremely hard, is evidence that you are definitely not ready to give up. I hope you understand how much we all care and truly want you to succeed. If there is ever anything more that I can do, please let me know. Otherwise I will just keep coming back here as often as I am able to boost you along and support you as best I can.

Kymberly - I honestly understand about not picturing yourself as others see you. I am STILL having that problem. I still see myself about 50lbs heavier than I am. I look at pictures of myself when I was about 50lbs heavier and THAT is how I see myself when I look down at myself. I sometimes see the 'other' me in mirrors and reflections, but even then I sometimes think that it is just a distorted image, because I couldn't look THAT good. People keep trying to reassure me, but I know it is just going to take time. It took me ages to not feel as though I was still at my HEAVIEST weight, so I will give it time for me to get my head around the 'new' me. I hope you give yourself time for that as well. It is one of the things that people don't tell you about when you are losing weight. I didn't expect to not just accept myself as I am now. Maybe the difference is the large amount of weight we have to lose to get down to a 'normal' size. Other people who have to lose 20 or 50lbs may not have anywhere near the problems we do with this issue.

Vicki - It is wonderful to hear from you whenever you get the chance. I think it is lovely that you are taking the time to be with your bf. I just LOVE being on holidays with Neil, as we get to spend so much more time together. I miss him when he is at work and I am at home alone.
I know you are disappointed about gaining some weight back again, but at least you have caught it before it went too far. I know many people are against weighing daily, but I have found that it is the only way for me. I understand that it can mess with your head, but if you are prepared for the ups AND the downs, then you can usually work through most of the anxieties associated with daily weighing. I find that I can 'read' my body better if I weigh myself daily. It has taken me a LONG time, but I can now usually see a weight increase for exactly what it is. Perhaps I had too much salt the day before, or perhaps it is THAT time of the month. There are a few reasons my weight may go up, and I am learning to understand that. Of course, I am not perfect, and there are still times when I just want to send my scales to Catherine, so she can run over them with a Zamboni, but I am TRYING to get better.

Luan - I'm glad you had such a great time camping with your friends, and I TRULY hope that you have an even better time with your 'special' friend this weekend. I don't envy you the camping bit, as I have NEVER been a 'camper', but I DO envy you the fact that you can get up and down off the floor so easily. No matter how much weight I have lost, I still don't have a lot of strength in my legs, and I find that I need a little bit of support to get down and up off the floor. It is certainly getting easier, but I kinda thought it would just be 'fixed' if I lost the weight. I had to change that thinking quick smart.
Good luck with the job!

Catherine – I am glad YOUR scales are safe! I will have to decide whether I think MINE are safe or not soon. Actually, they may be OK, because TOM is due any day now I think (I never really know).
It sounds as though you are SO comfortable with dressmaking. I have a sewing machine, but it doesn’t get a lot of use at all. I once took a course on how to sew stretch knit fabrics, and I used to have to make my own pants when I was at my largest, but they were VERY basic. Just a front and back with an elasticised waist. I am SO happy now that I can actually buy my clothes from a store. I will sew a button on, or fix up a hem if absolutely necessary (I may have to look for some of that stuff Ammi was talking about) but that is about it for me.

Ammi – Oh, poor Hubby! Neil used to have quite bad skin, but since we are both eating SO much good food it seems to have cleared up. That is usually the first place that he notices it if he decides to try some chocolate or lollies (candy) now and then. Our poor babies!
It sounds as though you are having some beautiful weather over there. It is getting cooler over here, which doesn’t really thrill me at all. Mind you, I would be happy if it would rain, as we certainly need more of that over here.
Sorry you couldn’t get to the gym again. At least you have stuff at home you can do for a workout if you feel up to it, especially if you don’t end up going for a walk.
Hey! If you ever get too homesick, we have a spare bed here that you can always use. Honestly, you are most welcome to come and stay if you ever get over this way. And don’t forget that I can always send you some Aussie ‘things’ if you miss them too much.

Sharon – So you are another seamstress for me to envy huh? What a great talent!
I would definitely go with the lower weight. I know that if I weigh myself in the afternoon or evening I can be up to 3lbs heavier, so that is going to make a HUGE difference.
I hope the boys have been good for you and all is well on the home front. It sounds as though you are coming to grips with the liquids quite well now. Are you having many meals now? I can’t remember when you start to change over.

Michelle – How are the cats doing? I hope that they don’t have any problems from the food. What was the problem with it? Not the sort of scare you and hubby need at the moment. I am extremely impressed that you didn’t resort to food to ease your worries. What a terrific NSV!
I am glad you are enjoying it in Spokane. It sounds as though it is a beautiful area. I can’t even IMAGINE temperatures that low! We rarely get to 0C overnight, which is about 30F if my thermometer is correct. That is definitely cold enough for me. I have always told hubby that I would love to experience a ‘white Christmas’ one day, but he laughs at me because he knows I will have trouble with the temperatures. I am sure I wouldn’t look silly in 5 sets of thermal underwear and 5 sets of outside clothing. Would I???

Donna – You are going to have to start getting stuck into Slammy again soon, before he swaps the bunny ears for a Santa hat. He actually sounds like a GREAT way to exercise.
24lbs is a great amount to have lost! It really does make a difference when you find something that weighs the same as the amount you have lost and you try to lift it. I picked up some suitcases one day, and struggled to carry them and was amazed that I had lost MORE than they weighed TOGETHER. I can’t believe that I used to carry all of that around on these poor bones and muscles.
I’ve read about koalas getting nasty too, but I have never known it to actually happen. I would imagine that they could do some damage with their long claws if they were threatened, but I can’t see them attacking something without a LOT of provocation. The worst I heard of one doing was ‘piddling’ on a prime minister’s head when he was standing under a tree. Can’t blame the poor thing for that can you?

Nancy – Well done on the 3lb loss! That is wonderful! I am sorry to hear that you are struggling with having the energy to work out. I have that problem sometimes and I’m not sure what the cause of it is. I have heard and read that you should make sure you are well hydrated before a workout and that it can help to eat a carb beforehand as well. I’m not sure if that would make a difference with me. I DO know that I have more energy in the morning, and can barely get through a workout in the afternoons. But I also know that some days I have enough energy for a lengthy workout and other days I am really tired. This can happen any morning and I always work out before eating or drinking, so those things never change for me. Good luck with working out why your energy levels could be down at the moment, ‘cos I certainly can’t help with any good suggestions.
I hope you have some luck finding an apartment soon. It must be frustrating to keep searching and not find anything suitable or to miss out on the good ones. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you.

LAnne – Great news on the cholesterol level going down. It is always terrific to see these added benefits of weight loss, other than the scale going down. Well done on that still happening as well! You are doing very well. How often will you have to have the adjustments, or is that a personal thing that you just decide as the time goes on? One of my colleagues had the lap band put in, but she hasn’t mentioned having any adjustments yet. She talked about it a while ago, but I don’t think she had it done.

Patti – I’m glad your headache and allergies are easing. I hope they disappear for good soon. Good luck with the detox. I am sure it will make a difference.
I think I would MUCH prefer to be playing on the computer than doing housework. In fact, that is pretty much what I have been doing for most of the afternoon. Well, not ‘playing’, but looking for school stuff and pottering around here. I have still been avoiding housework though. I am SUCH an awful housekeeper. I would love to be able to get someone in to clean, but other than begrudging spending the money on something I know I should be doing myself, I would be too embarrassed having someone come and see the mess I create each week. Sad huh?

Carolyn – Happy Anniversary!!!!!! I hope you and hubby have a wonderful day. Well done on the loss!!!
20 costumes?!!! That sounds like an awful lot! It must have taken you a while to get all of those done. No wonder you have lost weight, as you can’t have had a lot of time to eat. That could turn out to be a great technique for losing weight.

Oh... I forgot to thank all of those people who talk about the Walk Away the Pounds DVDs. I tried to look for the 1, 2 or 3 mile ones the other day, but all we have over here at the moment is a dual set of Walk/Jog (self-explanatory) and Walk/Kick (which includes some kickboxing moves). I decided to pick them up and see what they were like. I love them!!!! I do both of them in a row, as I try to get in 60 mins of workout at a time when I can. I have done them 3 or 4 times already and I have fun while I am doing them. I can’t say that I actually look forward to exercise (I’m not sure I’ll EVER be able to say that) but once I get started I kinda lose myself in the movements and the time goes pretty quickly. Neil said he has found a 4 mile one on Amazon, so I may send for that one. I want something longer so that I don’t have to switch DVDs in the middle of the workout while I am still walking really fast and bouncing around.

I also thought I would mention a herbal supplement that I have been taking for a few months now. It is called Vitex Agnus Castus and it is for levelling out hormones or some such thing. My dietician friend recommended that I use it when I was having problems with TOM. It seems to be doing something, because I have already had 3 TOMs in a row, and am pretty sure that another one is on its way. I don’t remember EVER having that many in a row, kinda normally timed apart. I have gone months and YEARS without any sign of TOM before, so this is very different for me. It says it also helps with symptoms of TOM, so I thought I would suggest it for anyone who may be having trouble in that area. I just get mine from the local health food store. It may not work for everyone, but it seems to be doing something for me.

Well, I hope that you all have a terrific Friday and a wonderful weekend.

Take care,

Zelma

Hi Again,

Rats, rats, and rats again. We are not even going to be able to get a walk in today. Not because hubby won't be seen in public :rofl: but because I have a LOAD of bags of things I have been wanting to give to a charity shop but as we don't have a car we can't take them ourselves and need the things to be collected. I rang yesterday to arrange a collection and they said they would get back to me. They rang me earlier on and said they would come today but couldn't give me a time. So now I am waiting in fo them. I really don't mind that much though because in such a small house all the bags really do take up valuable room, I will just be so glad to finally have them gone. And yep in case you are wondering a lot of the things were my 'fat' clothes :woohoo: gone forever!!!

Sharon - I gave Daren your message :rofl: He doesn't know yet that I am going to suggest trying going to the gym tomorrow. We have no idea how busy it will be then, but it can't hurt to see, and if it's too busy we'll just squeeze in a quick work out and not go on that day again :lol:

Ooooh I forgot you can sew, darn it I should have got you to take up all the jeans you sent me before you sent them :rofl: Only kidding :lol: nothing a bit of Wonder Web can't do :D Would you consider working in that industry again. I would say you could try a job sewing at home, but I don't think your boys would give you much peace for that, AND if you are going to work you'd want to get out and about away from the house not stuck in it!

Zelma - you're in Perth right? Do you know I have never been there? When I came to the UK it would have cost the same money to get a return train ticket from Sydney to Perth as it was to have a return flight to the UK, obviously I chose the latter and here I still am :D I am determined to go to Australia again with Daren because I really want to show him where I grew up etc. We will definitely add Perth to our list of places we must go because it would be so wonderful to meet you in person!!!

It's funny about Daren's skin, apparently he only ever gets spots/pimples when he starts working out. He's been known to get boils too, he says it's the toxins in his blood working their way out or something. He might be right, who knows, but right now his back is covered in big spots and he has the two on his face which are the ones that bother him the most. I wish I was like you and Neil, finding that eating well helps you keep blemish free skin. I have been dieting for nearly a year now, eating well, lots of fruit and vegetables, no fried foods etc and yet I can't remember the last time I didn't have at least one spot. In fact I am on long term antibiotics, one a day, because if I don't have them I get a face and scalp FULL of huge painful spots. Nearly 39 and still spotty, it's just not fair :lol:

That's great that you have found something that's helping you with hormones and TOM. You must be enjoying having some regularity with it now, do you find you have a lighter period too, or the same as usual?

Well it's time for me to go exercise now, at home AGAIN, lol. Bye for now,

Hugs,

Ammi :chicken:

Good Morning Ladies!:coffee:

Is it me, or do these smileys change position alot??:?:

Carolyn: Like I told Catherine, I have to sew everything by hand because I am bobbin challenged...I can't imagine sewing over 20 costumes!! You are going to make your daughter so proud!! I hope you remember to have a Happy Anniversary!:celebrate:

Catherine: I have seen those newfangled machines...we had one that you had to open the front and top door, and pull it out on hinges, and then put on top of the wooden cabinet...it was green and weighed about 9000lbs!!:strong: I could never get the bobbin to stay in, it always fell out and I had to chase it down the stairs. I don't even know why my mom had it...I must have been from my Grandmother...she never used it.

Annie: I hope you are still doing well on Optifast. I did it way back when Oprah did it, before my wedding, and it definately was not for me! I hope you have better success. I do know how you are feeling about yourself...I think we all do. I remember being in the tub(when I still fit!) and wishing I had a chain saw to take it all off. I think I was in HS, but it still sits in the rolladex of my mind. I would love to throw it under a bus!!:dizzy: (the rolladex, not my mind!:lol: )

Luan: Good luck on your interview:crossed: and have fun camping! I always tell my husband that if there are no complimentary soap and shampoo bottles, I'm not going!:no:

Kayley: Please don't give up on yourself! We all have setbacks, but I think you should have the Dr. do some tests on your thyroid, etc...there could be something wrong. I hope you continue to come here for support...it really helps!!:hug:

Sharon: I am one of those people who cannot WI every day...I would pull my hair out!!:yikes: You are doing so well...are you still on liquids?

Michelle: Sorry to hear about the kitties...that darn recall seems to be going on and on...can't they get it right?? I am sure they will be fine, but I bet it was scarey!:fr:

Ammi: High on the hill was a lonely goat herd...sorry, the songs do get stuck!! We are finaly getting some sunshine :sunny: here, so I can stop being jealous that you are hanging the laundry out! :p

Zelma: When you can see how much you have lost in a tangable way, like the suitcases, it is pretty amazing! I really think other than fear, that is going to be a great motivator for me! We have changed Slammy to a Mets hat instead of the bunny ears...I absolutely know what you mean about the santa hat(or yarmake, as I am Jewish and my DH is Catholic-it just depends on the date in December!), I am shooting to start again on Monday! I would also have LOVED to see the koala piddling on the PM!! Should be on Funniest Home Videos!!:rofl:


As for me, I have a busy weekend ahead...my niece's baby shower :preg: on Sat and Sammi has a dance competition :dancer: on Sunday. So it looks like I will be :wave: at the beautiful weather from inside...of course! It never rains, it pours around here. No pun intended! :lol3: Everything always seems to be at the same time, never spread out.

I hope everyone has a Great OP Day and weekend!!!:cheer2:

Howdy Everybody!!!

Thought I'd pop in for a quick :wave: "Hello"! Hope you all are doing well! I tried to catch up on posts, but you know how speedy you ladies are! It's not easy to do!

Kaylee - Hun, you aren't only remembered, you were very much missed! We often mentioned you and wondered where you'd disapeared to! I'm sorry you have gained, but awfully glad to have you back! :hug:

Sorry, no time to say anything more right now. I'm still here, still plugging away and still working on getting on track. Doing okay, just nothing to report.

:hug: to those who may be struggling. :cp: to those who are losing and getting fitter!

Kayley welcome back hun please dont give up you can do it we are all here to help... 9i too have times when i wont to give up but have come way to far to give up now!Ammi you seem to be expeiencing a small amount of bad luck today! thanks Zelma for your words of encouraing words.. sad to sad i had a REALLY BAD NIGHT HEADACHE WISE! migraine would not go away finally my medicne kicked and and i got about 4 hours of sleep. needless to say i am drowsy today . am gonna just take it easy again and maybe on saturday i will feel up to exercisng again.. i think i will do my neglected workout dvd.

Donna - now if only I could spell the yodelling words I would carry on with that song :rofl: Gotta love The Sound Of Music :D

Glad to hear you are finally getting some sunshine, and I hope the good weather continues for your nieces baby shower. I've never been to a baby shower, nor had one myself, but they sound like such great fun.

:goodluck: to Sammi for the dance competition.

Lilion - :wave: Glad to hear you are still plugging along. Come on you only have 15 lbs to go to make your summer mini goal YOU CAN DO IT :yes:

Patti - so sorry to hear you had such a bad night last night because of your migraine. I hope you are able to catch up on some of your lost sleep today :hug:

Hugs,

Ammi :chicken:

Luan-I’m also very muscular under the fat. I always have been. I know my doctor said he had never seen a 600 pound person actually push themselves in a wheelchair instead of having an electric one. I have always weighed more than I look like. I weigh more than my husband, and he has no clue. It is the one little secret I keep from him. I guess when the book comes out, he’ll know. He made me keep one pair of fat pants, but we keep them in the closet. He doesn’t want to look at them, or think about it, but wants me to keep them in case I ever get to go on Oprah.

Ammi-I think my next big goal will be to weigh less than my husband. I get to work on finishing up part one of my book as soon as I finish typing and editing one manuscript and just editing another that I’ve already been paid to do. The typing is the hardest one. I type really fast, 100 wpm when I get cooking, but it is just such a horrid story. It is a science fiction set in 1300 England. It goes beyond drivel. I’m not sure who he thinks he is going to sell this mess to. For instance, a lot of the action happens around the church, a
Protestant one. I tried to explain to him that the Protestants weren’t around until the 1500’s, but he didn’t want to hear me. He spent 2 pages just describing a child crying. I can only type a few pages at a time because it make me physically ill, and I haven’t even gotten to the sex scenes yet, which since it is supposed to be a love story, I’m sure there are some in there. Of course they are aliens, so maybe it won’t be too disgusting.

Oh, and could you please send us some of that weather. It has been snowing here the last two days. It’s that real heavy wet snow, and it just makes you soaked walking through it. Tell your husband that exercising pumps up his testosterone and the pimples are just a symptom of that extra VIGOR. See if that changes his mind about going to the gym with them.

Vicki-I know how hard that is to change the ticker up. I would almost rather have my teeth pulled.

Kymberly-Isn’t that kind of cool when people don’t recognize you? I reveled in being able to tell them, and see the look on their faces. In my case most who had trouble recognizing me, also had never seen me standing up before, and didn’t realize how tall I was on top of the weight loss.

Kayley-I had to come back with my tail between my legs after gaining 50-60 pounds, so I definitely know how you feel. I also know about not wanting to do this stuff anymore. Don’t give up. Not on diet, but on yourself. You can get back into it. It will take a while. It took weeks for me to get back into the habit of stuff, but it was easier this time, that when I started. Your body will remember, and it will respond to your efforts. You’re worth it.

Sharon-I used to get catalogs, but never buy anything. I’d just look at the stuff in them, and cut patterns to match. It used to seriously freak out my former roommate. I get it from my mom. She could go to a thrift store or garage sale, hold something up, and know if it was going to fit one of us kids. In college the forestry department had competitions with other colleges, and one of the events was diameter estimation. You had to stand 10 feet away from a tree with your hands at your side, and estimate its diameter at 4.5 feet above the ground to the nearest 10th of an inch. When I was a senior, my total number of inches off for 10 trees was 3.3 inches. That means I was off an average of a third of an inch on each tree. Some of the trees where 30 inches in diameter. Now that is a creepy skill. Too bad I can’t make money doing it.

Zelma-Yes the scales are safe. I was down another pound and a half this morning. I normally don’t weigh every day, but I have been working so hard that I’m exhausted half the time, so I wanted something that would give me some boost to keep it up. I won’t keep up this pace for long, but I needed a head start after screwing around for too many weeks. I’m looking forward to being able to buy stuff to wear from the store. My top is about 4 sizes smaller than my bottom, so I can buy shirts. I just am too tight with money to buy much. My dream is to be able to buy pants in the thrift stores.

Donna- I also hate having to chase bobbins. They always unravel. What I use is one of those telescoping screw retrieval things with the magnet on the end that mechanics use. I keep it clipped to my machine, and when I drop my scissors or a needle, or the dang bobbin, I flip it out, and can grab it without it completely unraveling. It was a Godsend when I dropped a whole box of new pins. I just swept the magnet across, and had them up in 4 passes.

Well, I’m off to work on this silly manuscript. As long as there isn’t some kind of space battle against knights on horseback, I will survive it.

Luann: Good luck at the interview! Knock um dead doll.

Vicki: You can do it. So glad to see you back. Come on jump on the wagon. Here's a hand up.

Kumberly: Congrats on another -2 pounds! Also Whooop Whoop on coming in 3rd out of 50! That is awesome. Wonderful NSV too. You are on a roll.

Kayley: Of coarse we remember you and we love you and are happy to see you back. Sorry you had a bad gain but, here is the place you need to come for support. I have been in your shoes many times after a loss. That's why we are here cause we are ready to try again. Don't ever give up sweetie. You can do it. Hugs.

Sharon: Huge hugs to you. Thanks for all the encouragement. Are you still doing the liquid diet? I am on day 4 and the grumbling tummy is gone today. lol. I actually feel better except very sleepy. I think that is more sleep apnea then anything else. I made a deal with myself to at least vacuum my whole house today and then I can take a little nappy nap. lol. I think you should take the loss!

Zelma: So happy for you getting all back to normal on TOM! that is such a great feeling to have a schedule and not be "Surprised" in that way. Hugs.

Donna: Have a great weekend.

Patti: I hope your headache clears up and stays GONE soon. Hugs to you.

Ammi: Sorry you couldn't go to the gym again. At least you get to get things straightened out at home with the charity van coming.

Catherine: I love you posts and I am soooooo happy for you about loosing another pound + some. I am thrilled. Happy typing time.

Well, it is day four for me on Optifast. I truly am amazed I have managed to do it without a nibble of anything. lol. I guess I am even more determined than I thought. I had a blood test today for the Optifast program and I am both nervous and excited about Monday being the weigh in day. On the one hand I am excited if it shows a loss. On the other hand, I am nervous because of all the time I was on WW and only have a 19 pound loss in all those months. I guess before I step on the scale I will give it a threat like Cahterine did hers. It may make the nurse a bit nervous. lol. Hope you are all having good op days.

Blessings,
Annie

Thank you ALL so much for the kind words....I'm really going to try and get in here at least once a day. I have quite a bit more time on my hands, so I don't think I'll get so behind as I was before. My last day at my office job was yesterday. I was there for 10 months, and that took up a HUGE chunk of my time...I was just miserable there, so I couldn't take it anymore. Also, my semester is coming to a close at college...I can't believe I'm already done with my 2nd year!! Crazy how time flies. I think that I haven't been regular on here since about July! I'll catch you all up to speed....heh. And then I'll try and do personals a bit later. ;)

Andrew & I FINALLY moved in together. We got a nice little one bedroom apartment about 20 minutes from where I used to live. We moved in March 24th, so it's been about a month. We almost eloped when we were on our two year anniversary, but decided to wait. Andrew gave me a ring last March, and he told me that as a motivation, when I get to goal, I'll get my engagement ring...my ruby! :) So, I need to just think of that.

I stopped the South Beach Diet in about July...I just couldn't do it anymore. I've been watching what I eat, and I try and stay below 1,800 calories a day. I'm still going to the gym, although I did stop for about a month...the whole month of March, but I got back into the swing of things for April. So, I should probably post over there on the exercise board, right? ;)

Well, that's about all from this end. I have to run to Walmart, and pick up a few things, but I WILL be back later. :)

Back from my mini vacation
 

Hi everyone!

Well I'm back from our few days away...and all in all I think it went well. We walked ALOT, and even though we ate out for every meal, I had mostly just salads and soups. Hopefully the scale will reflect my good choices!

Sounds like everyone is having a good week. This is it for now....Red Sox vs. Yankees tonight and the pregame is on. I'll be back tomorrow, hopefully!

I just changed my avatar to my pic with the new glasses. I don't have more time to post though - it's time for Stargate!

Hi there
Just have a moment since I am running like crazy. Lost another 2.5 this week so that was great considering I have had a tooth abscess and have been swollen for days and in huge amounts of pain on one side of my face. Finally starting to get it under control.

A big ole welcome back to kayley and melissa. Good to hear that you are jumping back on the ole wagon and not giving up.

ugh, its 9pm and hubby wants the puter. I have to go to a class in the morning and then maybe off to the city for the afternoon. Not too sure yet!

Brenda :wave:

Nancy! You look absolutely amazing!!!! Such a transformation since I last saw a pic of you!!! Congrats!

It's good to see you, Brenda! I've missed you all around here.

I'm just glad I finally have some TIME on my hands now!

Decided to just make the mini goals, and not put a time on them, like I did before. I think that may have been part of my failure as well. I would get too discouraged! I'm SO glad that spring has FINALLY decided to show up! (it SNOWED last week! :( ), so Andrew & I can get out and do our walks! We both go to the gym, but every little bit helps, right? :)

Well, I have to unpack some boxes...because YES, we moved in nearly a month ago, and I have a closet full of stuff I haven't unpacked yet! Eeeps! I'll try and pop back in here before midnight! (When Andrew gets home)

Hey everyone-

Not much here. Spent most of the day cleaning. The cats are doing fine and their blood work did come back ok so far. We just have to watch them. I did keep the bad food in case something does come up later. I mentioned that the stress was really getting to me. So today I just opened all the windows and just did some reading. I was just trying to literally just breathe! I think it really helped! :) Oh and I just noticed on the smiley's the new dancing broccoli! So cute!:broc:

DONNA~WTG on losing 4 pounds! And losing 24 pounds so far is awesome! :cheer2: :congrat:

AMMI~Yeah it was a close call! The brand of cat food is Natural Balance. And it was recently recalled because they found the bad stuff in the rice protein!

NANCY~YAY on losing 3 pounds!:bravo: Hope you will find out soon about the apartment. Enjoy the nice weather!

PATTI~I hope you continue to feel better!:)

CAROLYN~Congrats on 15 years!

CATHERINE~That is great you lost the weight you gained over the holidays! That was so funny about showing the scale the passing buss!:lol: And yes it really is scary with the whole pet food stuff. I actually got them the food because it was "supposed" to be better. And then not even a week later the new "better" food we bought was literally one of the bags with the bad stuff in it! My cats love tuna its a rare treat for them.

ANNIE~Thanks hun I am sure the cats will be ok. It really sounds like you are getting a lot of stuff figured out health wise. I really hope you have a good WI! Let us know how it goes!:goodluck:

AMMI~That is so funny about your DH not wanting to go out because of pimples! My DH will get like that if his hair gets messed up or he can't fix it. DH really fusses over that stuff more than me! :lol:

SHARON~Thanks! I do need some good luck! Sorry the scale was up and down.

ZELMA~The cats are doing well so far. I think they are probably fine and we are very lucky! But of course the Vet told us to just watch them. I don't think you would look silly at all in those many clothes in the Arctic winters! It gets so cold there! I was like you.. thought I wanted to see a white Christmas because in Louisiana it never snows. Well I did see a white Christmas but it snows year round up there! I saw a white summer!:lol:

AMMI~YAY for getting rid of fat clothes!:woohoo:

DONNA~Yes it is scary about the food recall because now it has moved from wheat glueton to rice proteins and corn glueton as well! It seems never ending!

KAYLEY~ I remember you and welcome back! Glad to see you post!

MELISSA~Glad you are back and on track! You can do this!:cheer2:

NANCY~What a great pic! I like the glasses!

BRENDA~Congrats on losing 2.5! :bravo: I hope your tooth feels better!

Well I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! :hug:

KAYLEY-SUNSHINE! It's Wonderful to see you back!

I'm excited to see many old friends returning, as well as new ones!!

Sharon, Hang in there! You're so close to that Spring goal! I wish I'd been as faithful and successful as you have been!!

I'm SO sorry I'm not going to be able to address you all, but I had to pop in with a bit a news. First of all, Annie has inspired me to try a liquid diet for a while. Since I'm not doctor supervised, I won't do it long term, but I think it can help me kick start this thing again. I'm being very careful to still get good nutrition. It CERtainly can't be as dangerous as binging at the Burger Poison. It somehow feels like a form of support and comaradarie with others who are doing it for whatever reasons.

Second, and for me this is a biggie, I GOT ON GABRIEL TONIGHT. He's a HORSE for those of you who don't know me, so get your minds back in the G-rated region! I know I haven't nearly made my riding weight goal, but let's face it - he's especially powerful, build to pull a plow or carry knights in armour, and he's easily up to the task. Maybe it's a little like having kids - if you wait until you're "ready", it may never happen. Anyway, the few minutes I spent sitting up on that heavenly huge hunk of horseflesh just about brought tears to my eyes. We didn't move, I just sat there, then leaned over and gave him a treat, then climbed off. It's a huge move for me, tho, and I KNOW I'll be actually riding him soon. I really wanted to share it with you guys.

I'm SO inspired to REALLY kick this weight loss thing again!

Hugs & Health to EVERYONE!!

Hi All!

It's been awhile since I posted. Last Saturday, I stepped wrong off a curb and broke my ankle in two places. I had surgery on Wednesday to pin it back together. Got home yesterday and am hobbling around in a temporary cast with a walker. I have catheters in my leg with a medicine pouch that I carry around that numbs the pain. The meds run out tomorrow or Sunday, so I'll have to rely on pain pills thereafter. I can't put any weight on the foot, so it makes daily life a bit taxing. Additionally, I broke my right ankle which is the foot I drive with, so I'm now gearing up to start practicing driving with my left foot. Dangerous but necessary.

I called the Methodist weight management people to tell them what happened and they said that they would have to take me off liquids for about 2 months until my bones healed. That was a big let down because I was doing so well. Anyway, I am going to speak with their dietitian on Tuesday and they will craft a special maintenance diet for me so that I can keep on plan and maintain the weight until it is safe to get back on liquids.

This has really been an emotional roller coaster. I live by myself and, though I have family that will help me, it is still really scary to be in this situation and be living alone. I break down into tears several times a day and I've just lost my confidence that everything will be ok.

I go to the doctor on Monday to get a permanent walking cast, so maybe I will be able to function without the walker soon. Just depends on the pain level I guess. I really haven't eaten much of anything in the last week. Just haven't been hungry. I think I have probably lost some weight, so at least there is some bright side. I'm trying to eat healthy and I have some salads in the fridge.

Well, I scanned through the threads, but didn't have time to do personals. I hope everyone is doing well and ANNIE - I'm glad you're back. Congrats on starting the Optifast (??) diet. It will be hard at first, but just be strong and know that it will get easier as time goes on. I know from experience.

To everyone else, stay safe and happy and I'll check in later!

Lisa

Hurray, it's the weekend! Wow, this week has gone by so fast, I can't believe I haven't visited this thread since Monday! :eek:

Nothing real exciting going on here, just been a busy week. I've been OP all week and feeling good. And I have another job interview coming up on Monday - fingers are crossed!

Annie, so glad to see you back! I'm glad your WL appointment went well, and it sounds like you got a lot of good info. I wonder what a fat analysis would say about me. Gosh, maybe if you lose the 100 pounds, you'll be on such a roll you won't even need the surgery. I'm proud of you taking those steps and not letting that fat defeat you. I agree with you on hating the fat, although I admit there have been times when I didn't think too highly of myself, either. But now, I see it as like a foreign substance that has infiltrated my body, and now I just need to work to get it out and see the true me.

Jenn, how rude of those guys to yell at you. I had something similar happen to me a couple weeks ago. Who raised these people?! I'm glad to hear you didn't let it get to you and in fact just had a positive effect.

DJCJ, like someone else said, I'm in awe of all you talented seamstresses! I haven't sewn anything besides a loose button since my junior high Home Ec classes. This is something you can remind your daughter of when she's acting out as a teenager someday, haha.

Sandy, surgery is a scary thought but it sounds as though it's a better outcome than what could have been so that's something. So enjoy that anniversary night since you'll be out of commission for the few weeks afterward! Glad to hear your SD's test results were negative - are things any better with her?

Nancy, love the new avatar photo!

Ammi, congrats on the 3lb loss! :woohoo: Gosh, I'm so impressed by you and the other ladies here with kids who have temptation foods in the house and manage to control yourselves. There's a lot of things I just can't keep in the house at least for now because my self-control goes out the window. But I don't have any kiddies who need their sweet/salty tooth satisfied!

Michelle, that is so wonderful about your hubby's biopsy! What a relief, I'm sure. :hug:

Donna, congrats on the NSV and the 4lb loss! Just makes you want to keep going, doesn't it?

Kazz, you've had some awesome results! :bravo:

Metachick, :congrat: for meeting your mini-goal!

LAnne, you're doing so great! I bet having some 'real' food tasted amazing.

Dyan, wow, you are one busy lady! Where do you get the energy?

Catherine, you make me laugh with your scale intimidation stories. :lol: Your gown sounds absolutely lovely - please be sure to post pictures when it comes time.

Terry, how did your WW meeting go?

Kim, do you like baby carrots? Those would be good to munch on. Plus some cut up celery, apple slices, granola bar (a healthy kind), or some popcorn.

Luan, wow, I'm totally impressed with your fitness level. Rock climbing, even! I love camping, too.

Kayley, welcome back! I remember your face from seeing your pics in the photo thread, and how you looked so happy, especially with your sweetie. Glad to hear you're still in love. :cloud9:

Lisa, gosh I'm so sorry to hear about your ankle. I hope the pain isn't too bad and that you're able to work out a temporary plan with the dietitian. :hug:

Ugh, I know I missed people and a lot of stuff, but my eyes are drooping closed. :faint: I'll plan to get back here on the weekend so I don't get totally behind again. I hope everyone has a lovely weekend.

Michelle - Hey!!! It's good to BE back!!!!

Valerie!!! I've been wondering how you've been! That is so fantastic about getting up on that horse!!! You'll be in that dressage in NO time!! :D

Hi there, Lisa. I don't think we've met yet, but I look forward to getting to know you!! Sorry to hear about your injury. My thoughts are with you for a SPEEDY recovery!

Lesley - Good luck with that interview on Monday!!! What kind of work do you do?

Well, Andrew will be home in about half an hour or so, and I'm still making dinner. I'm usually up late, so I make dinner late, since we're usually awake until 3am or so, I don't feel TOO guilty about eating late. That's just our schedule now. Crazy, I know. Heh.

Have a great Friday everyone! Weekends are usually crazy busy for me, so if you don't see me over this weekend, rest assured, I will be back in here on Monday! And I have my 2nd weigh in on Sunday, so we shall see how I've done this week.

Annie-I’ve found that the scales doctors have in their offices are too heavy to drag outside to make mischief with, so I suggest taking a ball peen hammer with you to brandish at it. After you lose all your weight, the doctor can frame the hammer above the scales as inspiration to others. That’s assuming that they don’t have you committed or arrested for bringing a big hammer into the office. You can always blame me.

Melissa-When I started, I was in a wheelchair, and the only exercises I could do were ones I could do laying in bed. Until your foot is better, don’t worry about it. Any movement is good. Try doing a aerobics tape while laying in bed. You can work up quite a sweat.

Nancy-You have definitely lost weight in your face, and I don’t think it is just the new glasses.

Michelle-When stress gets too much for me, I either go window shopping at the mall, or curl up with a good book. Breathing is crucial.

Valerie-My horse is a bicycle. There is a large pawn shop next to a bus stop I use all the time. I look at the bikes every time. I have missed the bus on occasion. Himself doesn’t want me to ride. He’s afraid I’ll get hit or fall off and have another brain injury. I think I rode bikes before I could run. We finally compromised that I would wear a motocross helmet, and had to wait until I was under 240 lbs. I also have to have doctor’s approval. I want to feel the wind on my face again, and that feeling of freedom.

Lisa-I am so sorry to hear you were hurt. When I was 16, I had the ligaments in my right ankle reconstructed. I had to wear a non-weight bearing cast for 3 months, so I also had to learn to drive with my left foot. I know it is a big let down having to go off the diet, but hopefully they can give you a diet to bridge the gap. Since yours is a protein based one, maybe Adkins or South Beach until you heal. It is scary to feel dependant or vulnerable. My best suggestion, if you go to using crutches, is to add as much padding as possible to them. I ended up with sores and calluses in places I shouldn’t have had them. I added extra foam and covered it in duct tape. The duct tape cuts down on friction. Hang in there, it will get better.

Lesley-I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you on your job interview.

Lisa, you poor thing!! I was going to pm or email you today as I was worried about you! Wish you lived closer you could have stayed here & been waited on, after all one more to run around after wouldn't make much difference! I'm glad you're not using it as an excuse to overeat, though I probably would, WTG on getting advice about staying on a healthy diet, big HUGS & get well, or mobile soonXXXXXXX
Valerie, ooh I'm sitting here GREEN WITH ENVY!!lol Though I'm also grinning for you, boy I hope the wait was worth it. I bet by Summer you'll be GALLOPING together!!! Great to see you posting again & sounding so happy, oh BTW these liquid diets are FAB, as long as you don't EAT!!! lol!xxxxx
Kayley, I thought you were married!!! I was sure I saw some reference to 'huby' on your MSN message/avatar thingy! Great on waiting for your ruby, thought you might have gone for a black diamond or dark sapphire. I loved SB but got bored too, as long as it's healthy changing diets often keeps our resolve & momentum up.xxxxx
Nancy, you BABE!!! I love your specs, you have such a cute elfin chin, wish I HAD a visible chin, lol! Good luck with flat hunting, I bet you're seeing them in your sleep!!!xxxxxxx
Xena, are you ok? Let us know, whether you're good, bad, happy or sad!xxxxxx
Annie, pleased you are doing ok on Optifast, at least the FAST weigh-loss ballances out the hunger & feelings of DESPERATION for food!!!lol I'm sure you'l see GREAT losses, I told Ammi about a woman I talk to online, she went on the diet I'm on BEFORE having lap-band surgery, in the end she didn't bother with it as she lost the weight anyway!! Whether it works for you or not, I'm thinking of you & if you feel fed up email me, I know how hard it is.xxxxx
Well I ate half a small cheese pizza last night, Aiden had the other half, Steve was in bed (night shifts) & Gareth hads fish, I couldn't bear to throw it away, HOW STUPID AM I?????? Or just MAKING EXCUSES???? Oh well, today is ANOTHER fresh start.
xxxxxsharon

Hi All,

I’m feeling a bit down today :cry: I had a letter from the caravan site where mum was living. It was just confirming the sale of her home and that as any money owing to them had been paid, and in their words they no longer had “an interest in the property”. It was so final, so cold, and it’s really upset me. I went to ASDA shopping afterwards and I was so tempted to buy a litre bottle of Southern Comfort, a huge pizza, and some ice-cream. Typical reaction huh, get upset, eat. Instead I didn’t buy any booze, I only bought a small WW pizza, and I did give in to a small temptation and bought a Kit Kat as a treat. No ice-cream. I hope my good resolve lasts the rest of the day because although I am proud I didn’t cave in at the shop I am still feeling down and still just want to eat eat eat.

Catherine - when I first met Daren I weighed more than him and seeing as he is over 6 foot and I’m just 5 foot 6 I really did feel awful about it. I am now about 40 lbs lighter than him and although in the scheme of things I still am more overweight than he is it still feels so good to be lighter than him. I think it’s a wonderful goal of yours to be lighter than your hubby and I know you will feel so wonderful when you reach that goal!

I pity you having to type up that horrendous sci fi/romance book. Daren likes to write, and he has quite a few novels on the go, thinks up the ideas, writes the plots, maybe even a chapter or two and then he gets another idea and goes off in that direction. I proof read for him and I must say that he is much better than the guy you mentioned. So there’s hope for us yet for Daren to get something published, if he ever finishes one of his stories :rofl:

How is the weather there now, have you had any more snow? I will gladly send you some :sunny: in fact somebody must have taken some of it already because it’s not such lovely weather today, it’s more overcast than anything. But there’s a lovely breeze and I am getting all my laundry dried outside quickly :cp:

Well done on being another 1.5 lbs down, you are really doing great now :cheer: I love what you said to Zelma about dreaming of being able to buy pants from a thrift store. ME too!! When I was growing up mum used to buy a lot of my play clothes from thrift stores, and I used to love buying baby clothes in them to dress my dolls up lol. When Beth was small I used to buy the odd thing to use for fancy dress etc. I would browse the rails for things for me but never found anything in my size. So even if I didn’t find anything I really like, just to know I COULD buy something there in my size is something I really do look forward to. I recently gave bags of my old huge size clothes to a charity shop, so some lucky lady will have the joy of actually finding things to fit her right now :D

Annie - I refuse to believe that after a week on a liquid diet without so much as a naughty nibble of something you shouldn’t eat that you won’t see an amazing loss. I know you are thinking of your WW weigh ins, but you are on far less calories now aren’t you, so those lbs are going to be flying off. I have no doubt you are going to have an amazing first week WI :hug:

Kayley - what happened with the office job that had you disliking it so much? I remember when you first started you loved it so much and were really happy there.

:congrat: on moving in with Andrew, are you finding it weird, or are you loving sharing a love nest together? It will be more enjoyable I bet once you have got everything unpacked :yes:

Missy - I’m sorry that you hurt your toe so badly, I broke the toe next to my littlest toe a few years ago. I can’t believe the pain I was in, I even had to use crutches as I just could not walk without them. Such a little part of your body and yet it’s so instrumental in what you can do. I can definitely sympathise with you about the pain and I hope it will get better soon.

It’s lovely that your fiancé is helping you out with the calorie counting you have to do. I know weighing things and counting calories (or in my case points) can be time consuming, but over time you just get to know from sight what size portion you can have. It all does get much easier. In the mean time though take full advantage of your fiancé’s help. AND speaking of him, when we chatted on MSN once didn’t you refer to him as your boyfriend? Have you been keeping an engagement quiet or am I just totally losing it :lol:

33tekfan - welcome back. I am glad you had a lovely time away and that you made such good food choices. Now as long as the soups weren’t creamy ones and you didn’t have lovely fresh rolls smothered in butter with them then I am sure you won’t see a gain when you weigh next. In fact with all the walking you did too you will more likely see a loss :crossed:

Nancy - oh wow, how many lbs lost between your last avatar pic and the current one? You look amazing, I can’t believe the difference :cp:

Brenda - tooth abscesses are the pits. I actually had to have a tooth removed with an abscess under it once and no amount of local anaesthetic numbed the pain. I pity the people in the waiting room that day because I nearly screamed the place down. Lucky my dentist was so strong because I tried to push his hand away from my mouth because the pain was horrendous. I then ended up in tears of relief when he finished. It was a nightmare. I am glad you are getting your abscess under control. When it’s better I hope you have no more problems with it.

:woohoo: that’s brilliant that you have had another loss, 2.5 lbs is so great :cp: It won’t be long until you are in Twotown!!!

Michelle - I am glad you took some time out to smell the roses as the saying goes. I hope opening the windows and having a nice relaxing time of it reading has helped your stress levels :hug:

Great news about the cats blood work showing nothing bad, how long do you need to keep an special watch over them?

My hubby is like yours with his hair too, he really fusses with it. He’s fussy about who cuts it, he only buys the best products to go in it, and if he’s having a bad hair day it’s like a pimple day, he just doesn’t want to go out :rofl: AND he takes far longer getting ready to go out than I do :lol: He uses moisturiser on his face because he does get very dry skin especially on his forehead, he fusses with his hair and if he has pimples he has to cover them up!! Me I just shove my hair back in a pony tail, brush my teeth and I am good to go :D

Valerie - I was so teary eyed when I read that you got up on Gabriel and what a special moment it was for you. I’m not a great lover of horses, they are lovely to look at, but I don’t particularly want to ride one (sacrilege I know lol). But I know how much you have wanted to ride him again and being able to sit on him last night was definitely one wonderful step closer to that goal :hug:

Good luck with following a liquid diet for a while. All you ladies who can do that get kudos from me because it’s just something I know I could never do, well not unless the liquid was Southern Comfort, Bailey’s or Tia Maria :rofl:

Lisa - ouch ouch and ouch again, I am so very sorry to hear how badly you broke your ankle and that you needed surgery and all. I am of the same mind as Sharon, wishing you lived closer so that you could stay and we could look after you. Of course wishing is no good, and I do truly feel for you that you are having to recuperate on your own. It’s not surprising that you are feeling so emotional, you’ve been through a lot, and surgery itself really can get you down. Just make sure you call on your family as much as you need to even if it’s just to talk, and of course come here as often as you can. We’re your online family :hug:

Sorry that you need to come off the liquid diet for a little while. I hope speaking to the nutritionist will help you carry on with your weight loss or at least being able to maintain your marvellous loss already until you are allowed on the liquid diet again. Keep your chin up dear lady, things can only get better :yes:

Lesley - :thanks: for the congrats on my weight loss last week. As for me having all those tempting foods in the house, I think doing the WW diet helps a lot. Just knowing that if I really wanted what the kids have would be OK as long as I counted it in my points helps the foods not seem so off limits. In fact last week I had two small chocolate bars of Beth’s that she had with an Easter egg. She offered to share, and at 3 points each I quite easily had one for two evenings as my supper. That’s why WW works so well for me, I don’t feel too restricted.

I just noticed you have surpassed this months exercise goal, :woohoo: you are doing great. I am not even sure I will make mine :dizzy:

Have a lovely weekend and :goodluck: with the job interview on Monday.

Sharon - if that pizza was Aiden’s then I know it will have been a mini pizza, so eating half of it isn’t that bad. I am sure that although you shouldn’t do it often that the odd little morsel like that must help your metabolism not to mention your bowels to get working :yes:

I just noticed your ticker, 50 lbs lost, that is fantastic :cp: You should be so proud you have done so well. It won’t be long until it’s 60, then 70 and onward to 100 :yes:

Xena - where are you my friend? Just have to say :woohoo: on the results of AI this week :yes: Though must say I got a bit teary eyed myself when the person in particular who went was crying!

Patti - how are you feeling today? I hope the migraine has totally gone now and that your allergies aren't giving you grief.

Well I think I am going to get my washing in from the line and then have a sleep. I find when I’m down that sleeping is the best thing for me. Besides it saves me from taking my bad mood out on poor Daren and the kids. Take care all and I might be back later.

Hugs,

Ammi :chicken:

Ammi - sorry to hear you are feeling down hun, not suprising as its such early days since you lost your mum. Amazing that u managed not to have a full out binge after that letter, good for you :), really hoping you feel brighter soon hunny x

Nancy - you look so great :) love the new pic and congratulations on your recent losses.

Lisa - Ouch your poor thing, really feel for you and send you my thoughts and sympathy. You really do need to eat well for the bone to heal hun which I know is a dampner on weight loss, you actually really need the vitamins minerals and calories from good food, so maybe still watch the calories but loads of fruit veg and maybe a supplement or two?? My mum broke her foot at xmas and she has had a long process of healing but is getting there now, I know how it shakes your confidence though, its such bad timing for you sweetie xx

Catherine - well done on your loss, good for you girl! Onwards and downwards eh?

Zelma - I LOVE my new doggie! She is so cute really adorable!! We have to wait till all vaccs are done til we can walk her. My hubby and I cannot have children of our own (altho I have 2) so she is officially our baby!!

I have had a lovely day in town buying gifts for my youngests tenth birthday on monday, and tonight its family tv, Dr WHO!! Yay! What a lovely day :) I am feeling full of sunshine today ;)

Em x

Kayley: Congrats to you and Andrew's engagement!

Melissa: Good for you getting back on track. I know you can do it. You were doing soooo well before when you were here a lot. I know it is in you to exercise again like that once you toe heals. So sorry about the toe by the way. Hope it gets better soon.

Nancy: Yowza. You are a doll! Those new glasses really let us see your beautiful face. You look like you have lost soooo much weight. Beautiful lady!

Brenda: Congrats on another -2.5 pounds. So very sorry about your tooth. I hope you get it taken care of very soon. Hugs.

mechelle: So glad that your kitties are well. I tell you all this pet food drama is enough to make me feel like I have children. lol. We used to give our dogs canned food every morning with their breakfast. Now, we are fixing them other things at home to eat with their dry dog food. My male is so picky he won't eat his food unless it has a splash of something on it. lol. Crazy guy. My DH opened a can of Cream of Mushroom soup and gave him just a tablespoon mixed with his food. You'd swear he was eating filet minon.

Val: I am sooo pulling for you and rooting for you that the liquid diet you are doing will work for you. I am also soooooooooo very happy that you were able to get on Gabe and enjoy what God has put in your heart! The love of animals, horses in particular. Please have someone take a photo so we can all see that beaming smile! Hugs sweetie.

Lisa: OH, so sorry about your foot. Yikes it sounds so painful. Try not to worry too much about going off the liquid for a couple of months. You certainly want those bones to heal properly hon. Just follow what they give you to do and you should be fine. Hugs to you. So sorry you are alone too. I wish we lived closer. I could help you out a bit at least. I am with Catherine. I was on cruches for knee surgery (broken bone in a weird place) for 5 months when I was 16. Those dandies start to hurt your arm pits and hands after a while. Take care to add padding! Hugs.

Lesley: Good luck on the job interview! I'll be praying for you.

Catherine: What a great idea, bring the hammer with me and show it to the scale. lol. I'll have to look for one before Monday morning. Hugs to you.

Sharon: Sweet heart it is never too late to start again. You will do fine. Just remember to drink your shakes and tons of water right. Exercise too is what I"m told. You are doing sooooo well. I can see you getting to goal soon. Hugs.

Ammi: Huge hugs to you. I wish I was there to help you through this. I remember after my mom passed away I was getting all of these letters from the hospital to her asking her how she enjoyed her stay in there hospital. How would she rate their survice etc. It was awful. It just devasted me. I don't think people know how insensitive they can be. Huge hugs and a great big cheer for not taking out your saddness and sorrow in food.

Well ladies, I am off for the day or at least until later. I am really chilly today. I think I will go snuggle up in bed and read the Bible for a bit before I officially start my day. I have already had my first shake of the day but heck, It's not like if I fall asleep it will be on a full stomach or anything. lol. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend being the wonderful op ladies I know you are.

Blessings to you all,
Annie

Ammi i am sorry you are a little down but you did great on your outing getting a ww pizza and no Southern Comfort ! hope you feel better soon. i am still having troubles its allergies and boy do they get you down fast its like owie!

Thanks everyone for the comments on the picture! I think the difference is about 40 pounds from the previous avatar pic.

Annie – It sounds like you have a nice relaxing day planned. Hopefully it will stop being chilly where you are soon.

Emily – Happy Birthday to your youngest! Birthdays are so exciting at that age. What season of Dr. Who is on there? We have gotten the first two seasons and I have no idea when the next one is coming.

Ammi – I am so sorry to hear how insensitive the caravan site was. It is so great though that you were able to find a compromise on the foods you wanted. I know that feeling all too well of just wanting to shut the whole world and all the pain out by indulging in great tasting foods. It would make a lot of sense once in awhile if the after affects weren’t so bad. :)

Sharon – I definitely don’t think eating the pizza had anything to do with stupidity, but it is truly amazing the false logic our brains can use to get us to do things that the other parts of our rational mind have decided against.

Catherine – It sounds like you have come up with a good compromise on the bicycle issue. I would love to be able to ride a bike again too, but it will probably be awhile. I love the description of the manuscript you are editing – it is too funny. As a sci/fi fantasy reader one of the biggest things that annoys me is not being true to the world you create, and if it is set in the real world yet ignoring history, that is a big negative. It is another thing to create an alternate reality where Martin Luther arrived earlier and how that might have effected the balances of power in Europe, but I am guessing that is not the story he is writing.

Kayley – It is so great to see you again! I have often wondered about you and where you had gotten to. The ring sounds lovely, but you might not want to hard wire it to a weight loss goal. I have found those things can often be more frustrating than motivating because they start tying up your feelings about where your relationship is with how you are progressing in your weight loss.

Lesley – It must be a stressful weekend with a job interview on the other side. I hope you are able to relax a bit and enjoy it.

Lisa – I had been wondering about where you were! I am so sorry to hear about your ankle and needing to come off the plan while it heals. That is really rough. However, maybe this little “maintenance break” will help with your long term goals of keeping it off forever.

Valerie – That is so great that you rode Gabirel! I hope trying the liquid thing for awhile will help kick start things for you.

Michelle – That is such good news that the cats are ok. You must be so relieved. Letting yourself have a relaxing day reading is a much better way of dealing with the stress than eating – way to go!

Brenda – That tooth abscess sounds horrible! :hugs: Congratulations on losing another 2.5 pounds! That is fantastic especially in light of the tooth pain.

33tek – It sounds like you made good choices on vacation. That can be so hard, since for so many people (fat and thin alike) vacation can be a time to let loose and eat things we don’t normally do.

Melissa – Congratulations on being back on track! Sometimes the calorie counting gets to me as well, and I stop for few days, but I know that it is what really works for me. I’m sorry to hear you hurt your toe. Hopefully it will be healed soon and you can start walking again.

Well – I didn’t get as far as I had hoped with personals, but I have to go. I have a massage scheduled for 2:00 and then we are going to the park to hang out, maybe take a walk, etc. as it is a gorgeous day!

Sharon-I guess because I write everything down, I have a waitress mentality to food. Everything gets written on the ticket, and has to be paid for. When I find myself wanting to eat something because I don’t want to throw it out, I think that if I eat it, I have to pay for it. Kind of like Dim Sum. It’s at times like that I really miss having a dog.

Ammi-My husband is 6’5”, and looks like a young Santa Claus, so I really shouldn’t weigh more than he does. We actually joked that if he had worn a kilt to the wedding like his father did, that he would have looked like Santa in drag.
It stopped snowing finally, but is still quite cold. We had to turn the heat back up.
It does feel so good to not look down and see Error on my scales anymore.
I’m just like Daren, I start stories, and never seem to get around to finishing them. That’s why I do the editing. I am going to finish mine sometime this summer.
My mom used to say that when she was having a bad day that she would just go back to bed and start the day over again later.

Emily-Dr. Who isn’t on here right now, and I sure miss it. I also miss Coronation street which is being preempted by the hockey playoffs.

Annie-It is one of those curl up in bed kind of days here too. Last week when we had some spring weather, all I wanted to do was be outside in it. Now I want to hibernate.

Nancy-I like the same kind of stuff you do it sounds like. I love alternative history, but this isn’t one I’m working on. It is just bad. I go nuts when I read a book or watch a movie where they get something wrong like a military picture where their insignia is wrong, or read a book in a series where the author forgets what they did in earlier books. I’ve already told them that I will type this thing, but I won’t edit it. I’d have to completely re-write it.

I’m off to do dishes and then read the paper. Being a housewife is hard work, but someone has to do it.

Sharon - Not just yet! I always said that I wanted to be a thinner bride....when I could actually stand to look at myself in pictures! We're thinking sometime in 2009 most likely. I get out of college in 2008, and we'll just be more financially stable...and also older, and wiser! We're both still so young. I'll be turning 21 in June, and Andrew will be 23 in October.

Ammi - I am sooo sorry to hear about your Mom passing. I'm very proud of you for not binge eating or stopping dieting because of this loss....you & your family are in my thoughts. Big hugs, hun. As for the office job....they just started really making me miserable. I was harassed, and the boss used my review as a personal attack on me. I really don't wanna go into it all on the board, because it's a public forum. I'll send you a private message later on when we're back from the store, and tell you just what happened....

Annie - Thank you very much!!! So good to see you again! Hope you have a lovely rest of your day! I know you guys were in the process of moving when I stopped coming by...how's the new place? :)

Nancy - I think the main reason I'm using it as a motivator, is the fact that I don't wanna have to go and get it resized...I want my fingers to be as thin as they're going to get when I get my ring. :) My thought process is crazy...lol. Now, if I didn't have SOME sort of ring already, I might wonder about the status of our relationship and whatnot...but so far, so good! :D How are things with you and your b/f. I know they were a bit rocky when I left. Hope all is well!

Well, Andrew & I are on our way to pick up some groceries. Going to go to the park for a walk later on,as it's nearly 80 degrees, and BEAUTIFUL out! Just the right amount of wind. Perfect! I'll talk to you all a bit later!

Em - thanks for your kind words, they were much appreciated. I am feeling a bit better now since having a sleep and watching some great TV to keep my mind busy. We love Dr Who in our house too, it’s wonderful Saturday night viewing. Wasn’t that evolved dalek absolutely gross YUCK.

I’m glad you had such a lovely day in town today, what did you buy your daughter for her birthday? Is she going to have a party?

Annie - it’s awful how you got upsetting letters too after your mum passed away and I am sad we now have that in common :hug: I wish you could be here too!! Why are all my closest friends ones that live so far away :cry: On the subject of distressing letters, when my dad died he had a heart attack at work. He needed an ambulance to take him to hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. A week or so after that the ambulance service started to send mum letters demanding that she pay for that ambulance trip. How rotten is that!

Did you end up falling back to sleep this morning?

Patti - I am really sorry that you still aren’t feeling well, those darn allergies really are getting at you. Do you think you could go to the doctors and have a change of medication that might help, or an increase of what you take? Feel better soon :hug:

Nancy - oh yes it would be wonderful if we could take comfort from eating and drinking what we want without suffering afterwards. I amazed myself with the compromises I made today and I am glad to say that it’s now 11.30 pm and I still haven’t gone off plan. Daren had a delicious chocolate cake with hot custard earlier and he offered me half, before that he offered me a nice fresh bread roll with butter, and both I would have loved to have. But I stayed strong because I knew that if I said yes to one thing outside of my points I wouldn’t stop!

I hope you really enjoyed your massage this afternoon, and that you made it to the park for a nice walk. Seems you are making the most of the lovely weather :yes:

Catherine - wow a young looking tall santa, your hubby sounds like a real cutie. I am sure it will be wonderful for you when you get on the scales and see you are lighter than him.

Your mum’s saying about going back to bed and starting the day again when she got up sounds good to me, it works for me too. I did get up feeling much better today.

Kayley - thank you for your sympathies about my mum. Believe me I did think of binging when I got the news, it would have been so easy. BUT my mum was so proud of me for losing the weight I have, and event though she can’t be physically here to see me get to my goal, I know she is watching over me and I knew she would be so disappointed in me if I gave up my diet because of the bad news. I will get to my goal and mum will be proud of me :D

I look forward to getting a PM from you with the full story of what went on at the office. I am sorry it turned bad for you though. Hopefully when you find work somewhere else it will be much better for you.

:goodluck: with your WI tomorrow.

Hugs,

Ammi :chicken: