Heya everyone!

Sounds like many of us are having good days -- poor Catherine M aside! My good news is that my hobbling around has helped -- today I was able to do 15 minutes on the exercise bike, cast and all -- no pain, no stiffness, not even any tired muscles! I had to stop because I was in my work clothes and getting too warm to be presentable this afternoon ;) But it looks like I can start getting back on plan...today! More walking this afternoon and then out to dinner with friends tonight, then into the gym again tomorrow night! Yay!

Hi Everyone,

I got offered the job at the theme park but it doesn't pay nearly enough for me to drive 42 miles a day for it. I could have taken it to get me through until the other one calls but, I didn't think that was a very honest and ethical thing for me to do. They really liked me and that honestly felt great. I did go to another interview today at a Dr.'s office. The pay would be better and it is part time. I am kind of interested in it. I never thought I would be but the idea of them training me to do xrays and blood pressures and misc. CNA type stuff makes me think that maybe I would be happy doing something like that. I am surely hoping for a second interveiw. It would be Mon. Tues and Thursdays 8 hours per day. I could really handle that if the pay was decent. Other than that I have applied for jobs here and there. I'm sure something will turn up. The Lord always takes care of us.

I hope everyone is doing well and staying warmer than it is here. It is so snowy again. UGH! Oh dear Spring come back. lol.

Blessings all,
Annie

Penny, that is so nice that your son was able to come home thru the Red Cross. Good news about the truck too. It's going to look brand new once you get it all fixed. YAY on the test being normal!!

Heather dw, great news on the 2 lbs coming back off!

Annie, I'm doing all the doc wants me too, which is take my pills. I wouldn't go outside if you paid me, it's cooooold out there. We are even having threats of lowland snow for the next 3 days. BRRRRRR!
I hope that you reach your goal of 270 so you can get that monkey on that chain. :rofl:
Good luck on the job front!

Tina, people that are hiding something usually are the ones that move in at night.

Carol, of course you can do this. We all can. Once a woman sets her mind to something, there's no changing it.

Catherine, how are ya feeling today? I hope better. Sure are alot of bad germs/bugs going around right now. Take care.

Cyn, good to see ya. Yep, now the fun begins with him driving. I remember my son didn't know what a brake was. :rofl: Anyhow, I'm sure he's going to be a great and cautious driver.

I'm feeling somewhat better. Trying to get a bit of housework done in case my son does come over. Haven't heard from him though for him to confirm that he is.
I'm drinking more water too since the throat seems awful dry from all the coughing. I'm also trying to get back on plan better. I wasn't hardly eating before and I know that's not the right thing to do. So planning meals a bit more now that I feel better.

Anyhow, hope all are doing well OP and to those who are struggling, hugs.
Debbie

Annie-My former secretary went to work at a doctor's office after we lost our funding. They were willing to train her in all sorts of stuff. She loved it. She learned how to do the insurance billing/coding, and now works from home with several doctors as clients. She makes a lot more money than I ever used to pay her as a legal secretary. Learning to do new stuff when we are past school age is good for us, and anything medical is a growing field.

My fever broke, but my stomach is still very weak. It seems strange to have leftovers in the house, and no desire to eat any of it. I could probably find the energy for birthday cake, but the animals devoured all of that within a couple of hours, and it was a big cake. I'm going to try some broth and if I keep that down, maybe a banana.

Hi everyone,

I finally got some movement in my body size. I have been a size 22 for way longer than expected. Back in November, I bought a pair of size 22 jeans that were way too tight, cut the same size as the 20s I have bought since then. Back in November I thought the jeans would fit probably within a month. Hahaha, it's the end of March now, and I just gave them another go, along with the size 20 slacks I bought for the Spring. Finally, I can zip and button the jeans and slacks, although they are still a little too tight. But that is movement, finally, and it won't take much more for them to fit comfortably and for me to call myself a size 20.

Now I really do need to shop for a few more things to wear to last thru the next phase and warm weather. My size 20 incentive clothes will fit, but I need at least a couple of new blouses to wear to work.

I'm almost a size 20. Wow. In the past, when I was a size 18-20 I received a lot of attention from men. Anything bigger, and the attention dropped off drastically. But, 18-20, there was a lot of attention coming my way. I'm a lot older now so we will see if that is still the case in a few pounds from now when the clothes fit. I'm not sure how I will feel about it if it happens.

Well had a bit of a rough day today........very tired.....need to walk still.......

sorry not gonna post personals.....just know I read yours and will be thinking of you all.

Talk to you tomorrow
Bernice


edited this to let you know my rough day was at work....not my eating or anything....that has been fine.....actually pretty shockingly any other time I've had a day like today I would of devoured 1 pound of chocolate LOL and I didn't have a spec! LOL ok just didn't want you all to be worring about my being off plan LOL

dmpls-Hugs...sounds like you need one after your bad day. Way to go with stying OP.

debbie_ glad you are feeling better. I even made it outside for a few hours today. I can tell its spring here in ky. I was sneezing so I came in and took my allergy medicine. Im still coughing but feel alot better.

Catherine_ glad your feeling better. I know this mess i had was rough.

battle _ great job on the pants. that is about the most exciting feeling ever.I tried on yesterday for a while and found some that fits that didnt a month ago.

Well my sister is hooked on calorie counting...she has lost 2lbs so far and loves it. I tried to point out to her that she is eating healthier now. I think she had jsut gotten side tracked and eating alot of processed foods instead of whole foods. I told her she can not lose weight if she eats the wrong kind of foods on any diet. im glad I was able to help get past her stuck point.

I talked to my sister inlaw to be and she is freaking out. I felt so sorry for her. SHe is going to be a mess by saturday at this rate!!!! I wish i lived closer and was able to help more with the wedding.

I hope everyone has a good night and wonderful day tommorow.
debi

Battle - way to go - you are back! Love watching your decline. Keep up the great work.

Hugs to everyone,
Carol

Good Morning everyone. I weighed this morning but the scale has not moved. Mind you now I was fully clothes, had eaten breakfast, and have not been watching my food. So all in all I was not upset. The house move is coming along well. The big move is Saturday. 2 more nites in this horrible place. Our new neighbors that moved in during the nite are keeping us all up. I just dont understand people like that. After we are moved in and settled I am really going to focus on getting my food under control again. My stomach is feeling so much better after I have stopped drinking milk. The bad thing is with my stomach not hurting i want to eat eat eat.

Dogpile--Good Luck on getting that job. I know what you mean about the theme park. Last summer I interviewed for the zoo here in Columbus. My dream job has always been Marine Biology. They only offered me a part-time $5 an hour educational job. I would have loved to have taken it(if I were 18 and no responsibilities) it is a 45 min drive.

Catherine--I hope you get to feeling better.

Bernice--sorry you had such a bad day at work. Good Job on not eating the bad day away.

Debi--how is the weather.. it is raining here again in ohio.

Well, catch everyone later... and anyone I missed a great big :hug:

Tina

I'm down another pound! I'm worried though because for the last month, according to Fitday, I'm losing .59 a week and if you take it over the last 2 months, it's only 1.02 pounds a week. I'm wondering if I need to eat less calories?

:?:

Hey everyone,

The scale is being unusually nice to me this week. I'll take it after the many weeks of trying with no visible results.

Have a great day and stay with the program!

Debbie: Glad you are feeing better. I hope your son comes to see you soon and you guys have a wonderful visit.

Catherine: I love, love to learn new stuff. As a mater of fact, some of my rewards for reaching certain goals are classes I want to take. Hope you feel much better very soon.

Battle: Congrats on the new size and the weight loss. Way to go.

Bernice: Hope that today is a better day by far. Hugs.

Debimitch: Did you decide what you will be making for the wedding? I bet you will have so much fun.

Tina: Okay first of I am cracking up at you writing to "dogpile" it is dogpal. lol. 2nd time I have seen someone write to me as dogpile. Are you guys trying to tell me something lol. Okay that being said, lol. I remember buying our first house. It was a fixer upper in a big way. I went there for a month every day after work and painted and scrubbed and cleaned. The day that we moved in we got new carpet and flooring. The floor was cement before that. Did I mention that house was thrashed? Well, Once our new carpet was put in we were scheduled to move in the very next day and I was all alone waiting fur my husband and brother in law to bring a load over to start us out and I looked at this empty house and walked around and just layed down on the new carpet in the family room and cried and thanked God for my first home. I never ever felt like I had a home growing up and that truly was the first time I ever had a "home" I have such fond memories of that house. Everything about it was perfect. I stenciled things on every wall that I wanted to and it was a beautiful home. You could walk in and feel the love and warmth that my Dh and I put in there. I hope with all my heart that you feel the same way about your new home and you truly love it and feel so comfy and warm there. Hugs.

heatherdw: hey, down is down no matter how much! Great job sweetie. I know you are very impatient like the rest of us but you have to relax or you will be so stressed out about your weight loss that eventually you will just give up. You are doing so well. Hang in there and celebrate the small as well as the large things! Hugs.

Well, I woke up this morning and worked on my book or story that I have been writing. I haven't written on it in a few years and for some reason I woke up wanting to write. I love to write and it felt good to be creative again. If I can discpipline myself to work on my book each day then someday I will finish it. lol. I also woke up to about 3 inches of BRAND NEW SNOW! It is still coming down too. Oh well, be thankful for all things I suppose. lol.

I hope you are all doing well, drink your water, move your bodies and eat well.

Blessings to you and yours,
Annie
AKA dogpile :)

Battleax, wow....a size 20....I can only imagine how that will feel. You're doing so well and I bet you're just so happy to see the movement going downward again. This is a journey that involves lots of patience, that's for sure. You're getting to be quite a beauty, and it's only going to be a matter of time til some great guy finds you and never lets go.

Bernice, I hope things are going better for you at work. It's terrible when you have to work and others make it less enjoyable. You're doing fantastic on the OP front!!

Debi, glad you got to get outside for a bit. Yep, Spring is definitely in the air. Your sister is doing really well on counting calories and it's great that she is see results. It will make her want to keep going and it's even better because now you both have someone to talk to about your WL during good and trying times. Hope the allergies have let up some.
Do you know where Gilbertville is? That's where my MIL lives. It's so beautiful there.

Tina, considering your clothes, eating and all, you're doing pretty darn good. That must be awful with those neighbors. Some people just don't care about others. I'm sure they won't last too long there either if they keep that up. It's always so exciting to move into a new place and get it all fixed up like you want it. Have fun doing that and making it your own. I love decorating and all that stuff.

Heather dw, how many calories are you eating? Good job on the -1 lb!!

Annie, I gotta admit, I snickered a couple of times at the "dogpile". We got some snow last night too but it's melting soooooo fast. Nice though. Sure is crazy weather all over the place though.
I must of missed it but what job did you take?
What's the book about?

My son and dil came over last night. It was a bit tense, but it was nice. Nobody mentioned anything about what had happened. I think we all want to get past it. They are doing wonderfully well. Amy is in nursing now and they are both so happy.
I didn't ask where they live. I figure when they want me to know, they'll tell me. David even is talking to his Dad again. There was alot of bad blood between them but I'm really happy that they are talking now.
Amy wanted pics of David when he was little because she wants to make little scrapbooks for their kids to see them as kids. Nope, no babies yet...lol...I was asking about that too.
It's so hard when they grow up and go off on their own. I'm so proud of him but it's still hard to think back and know that it can never be like that again. But that is just the way life is suppose to be. I just can't wait to see what life brings them next...I hope lots of babies!!
I'm doing better each day and staying OP thru all this mess. It's so hard with the meds because I have to take them on an empty stomach and then wait an hour to eat or eat and then wait 2 hours. So it's sorta messing me up mealwise. But it's only for 10 days.
Hope all are doing well this fine Thursday. Keep drinkin, moving, and enjoying life!
Debbie

debbie_ I cant believe you take that stuff on an empty stomach. I always have to eat with doxecycline. It still hurts my stomach even with food. Im on my last day of cippro. He gave me a refill...guess I will wait till this afternoon and see if he thinks i should get it refilled. I also cant wait to weigh on his scales. I know about where gilbertsville is.
annie_ I had to laugh when i read dogpile...I know for sure Im doing ham and ff cream cheese roll ups and the toritlla rollups...Kelly is suppost to call me today with a list of food so I can see what else I think we might need.I am excited about the wedding and dancing. Im going to go under calories a bit tommorow incase I over do it on sat.
Battle_ Im so glad the scales are being nice this week to you. It can be so frustrating when they wont budge.
Heather_ give us an example of a days worth of food. I have found it really helps to have someone else look at what you are eating and give input.
Are you drinking enough water??
Tina it is raining here also...well actually was ,,just really dark and gloomy now.
sandy_ how is your son?? how are you holding up??
well my little ones are waking up from naptime...I need to go and get cleaned up so I can go to walmart when they leave. I have to buy food!!!!!!!!!! MY cabinets are empty. Huby is even complaining about no food in the house. Guess I will go after I run by the drs office.
Have a great day everyone
debi

I haven't checked in for quite a while. Even lurking is rather overwhelming. Just can't keep up so I've been sticking with the Old Hens/Over 40 list, but I so love getting back here and reading up on all of you. I do think of you and miss you.

Last week I did pretty well getting back on track, but day 4 was another deal breaker, mostly because the trip out of town and Easter celebrations totally blew me away. You know the drill. I've been back OP for... well, this is the second day.

On the good side, I did so many stairs over the weekend while visiting my dad, that my calves and thighs were really feeling it when I got home. Then I rode Monday and I'm STILL sore from that. There are so many events coming up this summer, from horse shows to trail rides and camping trips. I really want to take part, which helps motivate me to try and watch my eating, AND to spend more time working with Gabriel.

I am delighted to see how well so many of you are doing. It's heartening also, to see those who, while they struggle to make progress as I do, don't give up. Yeah for everyone who's trying, and making a difference in their lives!

Hi everyone:

Left leg was a little stiff this morning after yesterday's move-athon, but today I was still able to walk around the office with (drum roll, please)...No Crutches! Yay. I've purchased a cane for when we're out and about and it gets to be too much to move around, and I'm still using the crutches most of the time, but yesterday was the first day that I felt like I had a _leg_ again :) And I know I'm feeling better because the amount of food I've been regularly eating has started to feel like too much -- which makes it easy to cut back again (and makes me think I was right to not worry too much about it when I was in misery). Tonight's yoga and hopefully more time on the exercise bike -- I'm back, baby!

Heather: 1.02 lbs a week = 53.04 lbs in a year. I know that we all want to see bigger results sooner...but that's really significant..amnd if you are staying pretty consistent with that...then youre in good shape. Less calories could potentially halt your progress...remember...when your body thinks it is being starved...it goes into protection mode and won't allow weight loss after a certain point. The sad fact is that what we were told forever...that less calories = more weight loss doesn't really apply to bigger gals. We need more to burn more.

Be patient and stay focused...also know that your body won't let you lose any faster or more than it thinks is OK for you. Weight loss is a sucky journey...we work our a$$es off to be saintly and we get rewarded with what seems like next to nothing.

KEEP THE FAITH!!!

Ladies, I have my first date in years. We met at a speed dating event. Next Sunday 4/6 is it.

Debbie: I have been writing a book for most of my life. lol. This one I started quite a few years ago when I lived in Southern Idaho about my weight loss struggles and just how people treat you when you weigh 510 pounds. It is just for me. Something to help me release emotions. Writing has always been a huge outlet for me. I haven't taken a job yet. lol. I had an interview on Wednesday that would maybe be fun. They said they will call me for 2nd interview late this week or early next week. I have another interview tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. This one is part time also. I would work from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Mon. through Friday and fill in if someone was on vacation or sick. Perfect hours and great pay. I do have one coming up for sure if I want it in 4 weeks. So, there are posibilities for sure.

debimitch: I was laughing about the dogpile thing myself. lol. The rollups are a great choice.

Val: Hi girl. Glad to see you back even if it is for a minute. Hugs to ya and happy riding.

I have to tell you guys something that is cracking me up. I went to the DMV on Monday to get a new driver's license with my current address on it. Well, It took forever and I noticed that when they called up people that were renewing their license they asked them if they are still the same weight. If they were then they just moved along but if the person said no then they would say Oh, you don't still weigh (insert amount here). The person would then tell them their new weight so they can fix it on their license. So, It is almost my turn but I already made up my mind that whatever lie is on my DL I will not change it because I don't want my weight anounced to the whole room. I got my license when I first moved to Idaho back in 2001 and I weighed in at 510 pounds. I put on the paper work that I weighed 290 pounds. Huge lie! Well, I pulled my license out and saw that it said 290 pounds. When she asked me if my weight was still the same I said yes to avoid her repeating my new weight. Duh! I no longer weigh what more than my license says. I now weigh LESS than the weight on my license. How vain am I to keep the 290 pounds to avoid saying that I now weigh 278 out loud! Just thought you guys would get a laugh out of that one.

Blessings,
Annie

Walrus: good for you walking without cruches. Don't overdo it hun.

Julee: Hi

Battle: Yipee. I can't wait. I bet you will have so much fun.

Blessings,
Annie

Well, for my eating I try to get it in under 2k calories. At my weight, I thought that would be a good spot? Sometimes I'll fall at 1800-1900. Maybe I should try to stay under 1800 now?

Dogpal: LOL I think My Driver's license says 170 or some crazy thing.

Battle: Ooooohh... I'm so excited for you!

Julee: Thanks! 'm just impatient. I hate knowing that I am working hard and nobody can tell :mad:

thewalrus: That's great! yay you!

Debi, They told me I had to drink it with a full glass of water on an empty stomach. Didn't they tell you that? So far the only thing it's done is give me sort of a headache, and my eyes hurt. Other than that, I guess it's doing what it's suppose to. How did your docs appt go?

Val, we miss you too and your rides with Gabe.

Battle, I'm so excited for you!!!! Whatcha gonna wear? How are ya gonna fix your hair? Manicure? Pedicure? Pretty undies? ooops, just kiddin on that one. I really really hope you have a fantastic time and you have to tell us every detail!!!

Annie, I never even thought about the drivers license lie. I think all us heavy chicks have done that. I think mine says 190, yeah, like there's not a big difference from 351 to 190. I don't blame ya at all though, for not wanting to have it announced in the whole place. Sheesh, you would think they would have a better way of logging that fact better than that.

The weather here has been caaarrrazy! It snowed this morning, melted, sunshine, rain, and slush. Thankfully it's suppose to be in the 50s next week which will be a big chance compared to what it's been.

Debbie

So many people have been sick around here lately, I'm beginning to wonder if you can catch this bug via virtual germs. I'm thinking maybe I ought to spray my computer with Lysol ;) Seriously, I hope all of you suffering from the assorted bugs are all better soon.

Battle: Spring is really blooming for you. New clothes sizes, scale moving down and a date! You go girl....you deserve every bit of it. Hope the date is a great success.

Heather_dw: I know you are disheartened about only losing 1.02 lbs a week, but you are actually doing great. Every week you lose that pound is another week you haven't gained that pound plus more. As Annie said.....celebrate that pound gone every week.

Debbie: Glad your son and dil finally came over to see you. I hope it is the first step to complete healing of your family.

Annie: I had to smile when I read of your experience with your driver's license. I would have sooo done the same thing. Texas no longer requires weight on driver's licenses so I'm safe there. I think they must have decided to save space because everyone lies about it anyway.

Tina: Congrats on the new home. I hope you and your family will be very happy there.

Spring has really sprung here. Dogwoods are in bloom, trees are budding and leaves are popping out, daffodils and wildflowers abound. It is quite beautiful, and we have even been blessed with sunny warm days. Hope the beauty and warmth reaches all you "Northerners" very soon.

wOW groceries are sure getting higher every week. I spent to much money at walmart!!! My drs appointment went good. I have lost 2 lbs which is what my scales showed me on sunday. Im hoping maybe it will be more by saturday because I weighed later in the day and fully dressed.
Well he said i sound alot better but he didnt like that my head is still stuffy. HE told me to get my antibotic refilled and take the rest of it. SO this will be 3 rounds of antibotics.He said we may have to go a steroid pack route..I hate that stuff and will do anything to avoid it!!!!
I feel really good tonight...I had sweatpants on all day and I did notice how baggy they were. I went and changed into jeans and a pink shirt. Hubby told me how good I look!:)
He doesnt give compliaments alot so it really made my day!!!!
This shirt is really cute and was way to small till now!!
I think its time to break down and buy a new bra..mine are huge. It is such a good feeling. I just hate paying for them and trying to find one that fits right.
Well I am making a cheese ball as well as the others things i mentioned. She has 2 seafood dishes already but I plan to make dmpls dish for us at home on sunday.
Debbie - doxecycline is the antibotic I take most often and they always have me to take it with food...but i do have a very sensative tummy to meds. Im glad your not having any problems with it.
Battle_ I am so excited for you!!!!!!! I cant wait to hear how it goes. post us a picture of how great you look that night!!

gosh i have missed reading the posts...been so busy....and have house guests! we are having a blast...i finally got those plants re-potted anne, and i got my container gardens tarted...tomatoe, peppers, and a little herb garden going....all is well.
ooooooooooooooo well, except that i gained 4 pounds! yikes. oh well, not gonna let that upset me one tiny bit!
hugs to you all and sorry i missed on the personals.
hugs
rainbowsmiles

wow....I just got finished lifting weight..I sure can tell I havent done it in a few weeks. The weight I was use to lifting was killing me tonight. I knew it would be harder but I wasnt even able to do the butterflies. GUess I will have to build back up.
well im off to take a long bubble bath.
debi

Hey All,

I've been MIA between visiting family and partying too hard. :) I'm sticking to great eating habits, the exercise is a bit harder though. I'm not going to make my goal for this month exercise-wise, but I feel really positive at the strides I've made. Eating better has made me feel so much better already!!!! And I have lost 9 pounds so yay!

I'm totally out of the loop, so I'll catch up next week/this weekend with all y'all have been up to!

XO
Myrfy

Good morning!:coffee:

I am still alive and kicking...just this crazy :crazy: thing called life has taken hold!! We are down to 1 computer (with 3 kids, getting on it is a major fete! :dizzy:) and also have lost one of our cars :faint: ~long story, I will try to elaborate this weekend!
I have been lurking and thinking about you lovelies every day!
Here is some :dust: and a big :grouphug: and I hope to be able to catch up with you all soon!!

Good Morning All,

I went to weigh myself (just to make sure I'm on track). And my bloody scale~the batteries are dying. The reading said "Lo" and but I'm pretty darn sure it doesn't mean that I've gotten that small :rofl: . So off to the store for some batteries (giant watch type of batteries). Sheesh, what a way to start of a Friday (tee hee).

Hiya peeps,

Another Friday is upon us. I'm having a great week with my eating plan, and it feels so good to be back in it and fighting the good fight. I'm excited about having a date to look forward to, although lots of insecure thoughts about my body are plaguing me. But, this dating thing is an important step in regaining what I have turned away from, and living life to the fullest.

Heatherdw: You are doing great. The weight is coming off, and you are doing it in a healthy way. I lost at a nice rate at 2000+ calories for the first 70 lbs.

Debbie: I'm so happy to read that your meeting with son and DIL went reasonably well. I hope it is the beginning of many more visits and a healed relationship.

For my date, I am thinking of wearing the new blouse my friend picked out for me when we went shopping last week, paired with black slacks. The blouse is a black & white print, very stylish, and flattering on me. My hair, I have very little control over--I say I live under it but it has a life of it's own. I will wash it and put product on it to try and control some of the volume and frizz, and the rest is up to it! : ) I'll save the undie selection for another time, if the date turns into someone I'll be seeing regularly! haha

Annie: What a story about the drivers license. I wonder how many of us here have accurate DL weights. Mine probably says a weight in the 100s.

What is the new job you are starting?

Johnnie: How nice that you are experiencing Spring. I miss the profusion of blooms and greenery that comes with 4 distinct seasons. We have seasons and Spring here, but not as pronounced. I still love this time of year. It's full of hope and promise, and new things.

Debi: Great going on the weight loss. It's a great feeling when the clothes become looser.

Rainbow: How was your birthday? I know you can get those 4 lbs. off in no time.

Myrphy: Good for you, 9 lbs. is awesome! Keep posting. It helps.

Donna: Sounds like you have had your share of excitement. Glad to see you back here, and I look forward to an update.

Betty: I like the thought of seeing Lo on the scale. hehehe. I hope when you get new batteries, you are happy with the number on the scale.



Have a great day, everyone. Hugs to all I missed.

Hi girls, I'm back, the pc had big probems, :dizzy:the shop kept it ages then when we got it back...it's no better!!!! Looks like we need to find some cash for major repairs or a new pc & as Steve's had no overtime for ages & I can't find a job, well fingers crossed for something good to happen!;)
I can't comment on everyone's news but..
Battle GOOD LUCK with the date, your outfit sounds lovely. My hair is just like yours, I put frizz-ease on it, leave in condtioner spray as well as special dry hair shampoo & conditioners & still it has a life of it's own, lol. Good thing though, I find guys love curly, wild hair! ;)xxxxxxx
Sandy I will pm/email you :hug:BIG HUGS:hug:XXXXXX
I lost a couple of pounds this week:carrot:, hubby bought me a DALEK (dr Who) mug with a big chocolate egg in it but he ate the egg, as I asked him to, laff. We had my BIL & oldest son (21) & his Gf for dinner on Sunday, it was lovely, I'm too busy to eat too much, rushing round preparing & serving food for eight people, all BIG eaters. I did allow myself a couple of glasses of red wine when my two youngest sons were in bed & everything was put away, I think I deserved it!;)
gotta go & do stuff & I'll check up on the last thread for anything I missed
xxxxxsharon:hug:

My I can't begin to tell you how inpiring you all are! I feel blessed to have found this page.:dance: I started a new program on Wed. I just could not face another grocery day...I needed a new path. I currently weigh 322lbs. The past 100 lbs has been put on in the last 10 yrs of marriage. My hubby would be happy for me to have a Queen Latifah body. But my plans are more extreme than I could face. I want to lose 172lbs, It is a scary goal. The idea of being less than half my size is odd. I have a hard time mentally remembering that I am fat. I don't feel it until I look in a full lenght mirror or go shoppoing for clothes.

Hope you all enjoy your weekend! Catch a ray of sunshine..:flow1:

debbie: How are you feeling today? I hope you are still taking it easy girl.

Johnnie: Hi there.

debimitch: Big day is tomorrow huh? Have a blast.

Donna: Glad to see you are still around. Come back to us when you can.

Battle: The job that I may start in a month is for an insurance company. One of the interviews that are supposed to call back next week or today is at a Dr.'s office 3 days each week and the other interview today is at a credit company. The hours for that one are Mon. Through Friday from 6 a.m. till 10 a.m. If I can make it on only 20 hours per week I would love that job. lol.

Sharon: Hi and welcome back. Sorry your computer is a problem. Hope you get it fixed very soon.

Well, I'm off to the interview and then I saw an ad in the paper yesterday for a sportman store in Coeur d' Alene for "Bear World" down in Yellowstone is bringing 8 baby bear cubs there today, Saturday and Sunday for people to interact with. I have to go see them. The photo shows a little baby with his feet hanging out. If I can touch one of those baby bears it truly will make my day, heck, I am such an animal freak that it will make my year.lol. I will come back later and let you all know if I was able to touch it or not.

Hope you all have a wonderfull Day.

Blessings,
Annie

Julia welcome
What plan are you using? I count calories. Dont look at the whole picture of how much you have to loose. Just set mini goals and try to achieve them.Take it one day at a time. IF you get off plan jump right back on. We will be here to help you.
I have made wonderful friends here...and the support is awesome!!!

I woke up wondering what today's challenge would be. On Wednesday the office next to mine spent the whole day trying to give me chocolate brownie birthday cake. Yesterday a friend handed me some amazing piece of chocolate caramel candy before I knew what it was. I actually had it in my hand, but made her take it back right away.

Having survived those two, I wondered what was next. Running late this a.m., I didn't get breakfast and forgot to bring lunch, and arrived at work to find premium chocolates on my desk - dark and milk! They've been safely transferred to my new office mate's desk. Another disaster averted.

Haven't been PERfectly OP - I've been eating a bit too much fruit, my portion sizes are still too large, and that maple sausage I had yesterday probably wasn’t my BEST choice, but I already know that will take care of itself if I just stay off the refined carbs - sugars & flours.


…. I realize I’m adopting more of a “C’mon! Bring it on! I can handle it!” attitude towards the worst temptations, rather than the “Oh dear. There it is. I can’t have that. But it would be so GOOD! But I’ve got to fight the urge” attitude. The second one more often than not becomes “Screw it! I’m eating it - Really fast so no one catches me. What difference could that one cheat make?”

I’ve often spent so much time obsessing on what I ‘can’t’ have, pondering it, yearning for it, rationalizing on getting access to it and eating it, like talking myself in to believing that I’m going for a cup of coffee or a pack of gum when what I’m really planning is how to get close to the cake/donuts/candy. It’s clearly an obsessive thought pattern, and not hard to figure out how I got this way and why I’ve stayed this way. It isn’t just laziness – sometimes I’ve had to work really hard, drive miles, find new excuses that would take me “coincidentally” to the fat/sugar supply. It can involve great creativity, effort and commitment to find myself facing yet another display of Cracker Jack, Hostess or Krispy Kreme. I don’t even LIKE Krispy Kreme, but heaven help me if it’s within reach.

So I’m thinking about my attitude – my choice of attitude? It’s easy to obsess, and almost impossible to stop. So I’m trying to change my choice of obsession. I’m trying to plan good meals ahead, and thinking about how much I look forward to those.

So, the other thing I’m doing (and this is gonna sound crazy) is to count down, instead of up. I always try to get back OP with Day One (How many of THOSE have there been?) If I make it, then Day Two and Day Three generally get easier. Then by Day Four I’m so confident that I fall on my face – usually into a plate of cookies or a bowl of ice cream. So, when I was successful before, it was because I made it thru the first 14 days of South Beach. Fourteen days. That’s all. When the 14 days is up, I can eat anything I want – or so I tell myself, only I know I won’t want to hurt myself anymore at that point. If Days One and Four are my tough days, I’ve decided to START with day 14. So today I’m on day 12. By the time I sneak up on day 4 from behind, it will never see me coming! I’ll just march on past, victorious.

That’s the plan anyway. Talk to me in a coupla weeks & we’ll see if I’m the boss of me… or just crazy.

Well..last night was opening night of our big show. This week has really tried my patience and sapped my energy but by the end of the show last night it was all worth it. Today I have to sneak into work for about 2 hours and do a few little things....then it's home to get all prettied up. Tongith DH is taking me out to dinner for our 5th anniversary. We started dating exactly 5 year ago today (3/28/03) which as also the Friday night of the show that year s well. We started dating and never really stopped...

I as way too keyed up to eat properly last night. I had a good lunch and then just stopped. Had plenty of water and a Coke Zero...and I had arranged for an after-party for the kids...bagels, cream cheese, fruits and veggies...HOORAY for there being 4 veggie trays. I wish the dip had not been so good. But in the end I had one bagel, a LOT of veggies, a little fruit and one cookie. Not too shabby. I was proud of myself.

Sorry for no personals...I am trying to read along but I am just pooped beyond belief.

BATTLE...good luck on the date. If he already saw you...then he knows what you look like. And as far as the pretty undies....I am a big fan...even if I KNOW that they're not going to be seen that night by anyone but me. Being as girly as I am...it's sort of a confidence booster...it's like having a secret.

Happy Weekend...

Catherine - I hope you're feeling better!

RainbowSmiles - You made me wanna get busy and start planting, too!

Julia - Welcome to the neighborhood!

Annie - Great fortune on your job interview! SOOOOOO cool about those cubs!! I know what you mean - I got to actually pet a grown male lion a couple years ago & I was high for weeks.

Battle - have a great time on your "real time" or "slow motion" date, and be sure to report the details. =)

I'd love to do more personals to you special folks - but gotta get back to work!

Oh wow.. I am having this problem now. I told hubby this week that I miss the times when we could just "go eat out" instead of what we do now. All can I do now is either skip going out, when we usually like to go out once a week OR I have to scour the net to get their nutritional info and plan the lowest cal thing and skip eating my fave things. I miss just "getting some pizza" or just "hey, wanna get ice cream?". I miss the "no worry attitude".

It seems very hard, and with my slow loss, it's sort of hard to stay happy about it. I'm at the stage where the motivation is not as big as it was, but I'm just plugging through because I know it's what I should be doing.

I'm trying to get used to this, but part of me still goes "aww,... no more fun yummies" I know I'll lose that thought eventually.. I hope :D. I've been chewing a decent amount of sugar free gum. I figure it's better than eating something when I am feeling "snacky"

Well I have had the past 2 days off, and will have a 4 day weekend. You think I would be happy right???? NOT!! I have realized that being home let's my mind ponder and make up all kinds of crazy stuff...lol. I was asking myself this morning how did I get to this point..the point of being obese. Then I thought well don't matter you gotta get fit missy. I know it takes time to loose BUT it also takes time to get started. I have such great intentions but intentions are not going to get me fit. I know I have to start small..but heck I can't even start. I think I "think" to much about it. First thing I need to do is..JUST DO IT!. I know I want to count calories..and I know that I want to exercise. But I tell ya the starting part is what gets me the most.

Sooooo that was my mini rant this morning. I have got to start I just gotta.

Hi all!

Battle -- how awesome to go on a date :) Relax and have fun!

Cyn -- you can do it! I'm in the same place -- it doesn't matter how it happened; what matters is that it has to stop! Too bad that's the hard part!

Last night was yoga -- it was challenging but fun, and I was sore this morning. I'm exciting to be moving around more -- looking forward to walking for more than 10 or 15 minutes at a time! Yay!

This morning, I bit the bullet and weighed myself -- cast and all -- and at most, I've gained 3 pounds. Can you hear my jaw hitting the ground? I feel totally vindicated about being off plan while healing -- though I know I've traded leg muscle for belly flab, I'm hoping that it will not be that long before I'm up and losing again (plus, that cast has to weigh something, right? :)).

Have a great weekend!