300+ Weekly Thread #1192
 

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Morning, chickies!

I know you all want to run over to the exercise thread this week and enter any minutes you do! You don't need to sign up or do anything fancy! Just help us reach our goal!!

Idealmuse- - Glad to see you back. Sorry about the weight gain, but we can BOTH do this. I hope to be more active around here. I think it helps me.

Morning ladies..

Well TOM arrived Sat night with FULL avengeous! I tell ya! So looks like for exercise I will mainly be doing arms lifts and things. Nothing major. BUT hopefully he will leave soon adn I can get on with this. I am going to make an appointment to see the gyno to see if he can put me on the depo shot. I don't want to take birth control BUT They say that you dont ahve a period with that. I dont know yet. I was on birth control many moons ago and it made me sick. BUT this not having a life for a week or more a month is getting really irritating.

Yesterday I went and had lunch with my aunt. We shared artichoke and spiniach dip. I have never had that before it was good. Then we had a chicken salad. We talked alot. (this is the aunt that didnt want to share Christmas with us because of my uncle) long story if anyone remembers but anyhow I made it clear to her that although my feelings were hurt I am not dwelling on it. I can not MAKE people want me in their lives. She basically told me that "they" are having problems. I listened for a bit then I told her, you have to think fo yourself, your life, you can only be misserable so long! She said my uncle didnt realize how he hurt me. I said it does not matter what is done is done. I am not mad anymore. ;)

Which brings me to my next point. Being positive in 2009. I made a concious desicion to only think positive. I have to! It is the only way I will make it. Last night I was laying in bed and my mind was wondering, as it does and I was thinking about this and that and I litterally said Cynthia you cant keep worrying and i closed my eyes and pictured myself in fabric store LOL. I was rubbing all the fabrics and it totally worked. I fell alseep with out nots in my stomach. Maybe tonight I will visit San Diego! Everytime I even start worrying or get a negative thought I have to stop and think of something else!

Ladies I feel this is going to be a great year,,,it has to be,,if we choose!

Toodles

Morning Chicks! Today is starting off pretty good. Drinking my second cup of coffee. I need to get my behind moving and soon. Back to normal here this week girls have had a nice 2 week break from schooling time to get back to it. SO we will be starting schooling very soon. Also got some cleaning to do. And workout but gonna wait till my husband gets home so much easier he watches the kids and I can workout with no distractions. I'm thinking of doing Tae Bo today.

azcyn~ I agree thinking positive helps I need to do it more. I hate when TMI shows up evil thing lol.

Cyn -- Great idea to think positive and find a way to remove the knots from your stomach.

I've found that when I'm successful in weight loss, other areas of my life are positively affected. Who knew?! :lol:

Morning Ladies!

Cyn: I love that idea about being positive. I can be a rather negative person at times, especially when TOM comes a knockin'. Perhaps that should be my new years resolution...to be positive and adventurous! :P

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My TOM hasn't arrived yet, but I have symptoms and I swear I have had such a run of bad luck. I'm going from this cold, right into TOM, which came at the worst time as I wanted to get to the doctor to see about PMDD and if that is what I am experiencing every month. So, I'm going to hang in there this month and make an appointment after. I'm keeping things in check..

I'm going to be going to the store tonight so I can purchase a personal sized blender. I hate dragging my blender out and it isn't that great to be begin with. The thing is, I don't have counter space, and I mean that. I have my stove top that I place a cutting board over. So, a blender or what not doesn't really fit anyhow. I really want to get back to drinking smoothies and fresh juice, starting with smoothies first. Green smoothies for breakfast and a smoothie for lunch on the days I don't want to fuss about.

I HATE breakfast and always have. It has been a constant struggle with me since I was a little girl. I can't skip it, so I must get myself to eat. A smoothie seems like a win-win for me as it isn't really "eating" yet it is lol. I'm cutting out bread, yeast, and other foods this month to give my skin a break and see if things improve.

I noticed my hair seems to be growing back from my scalply issues. No more scratching! I know that is what causes the hair loss, so I'm putting that on my "to do" list when I go see the doc.

Anyhow, I'm weak today, but getting well. Going to do some house work then jump back into exercising tomorrow. :D YAY!

Hope you all are good today!

Hi all

I feel a lot better than I did yesterday when the phrase "death warmed up" comes to mind. It is surprising what a good nights sleep and rest does for you. Nature does have a way of healing you, nice when you do not take to take pills and potions. Not that I don't realise that they are great as well. It is a wonder I don't rattle ;) if you shake me. If it was not for them I would not function at the level I do and have the quality of life. So I am eternally grateful for them. The next step if pills and potions do not work is brain surgery :eek and that sounds scary stuff to me not to mention the risks that would be involved.

The washing machine has been fixed today which I am very grateful for. The pump was blocked with one of our pooches "poopy bags" :o . DH has a habit of keeping them in the back pocket of his trousers/jeans. just in case Rizzie decides to perform ;) I must have missed it when searching through his pockets prior to doing the laundry. This must have been a long time ago as it was a red "poopy bag" and we have not used that brand in simply ages we found a much more cheaper brand which were black. The guy whom fixed it said it could have been the case it is just that the lint that comes naturally off washing goes into the pump and it has just backed up until it became completely block. He very kindly did not charge us even though he could as it was a bag that had blocked it rather than lint. He just put down that it was a blockage and it will come under our insurance.

ToniLight Thanks for letting me know what TOPS is. This sounds an excellent idea to me as a tool to aid weigh loss especially if you have a limited budget.

dgramie Yes undergarments can make a huge difference to how your clothes look upon you. I know when I have "spanx type" garment on clothing looks a 100 times better on me.

Jacquie668 :getwell: I wish you a speedy recovery. At least you have not gained any weight so one small positive to be grateful for though I know when you feel so grotty it does not feel like it.

Baz xo I found that when I started my healthy eating it was "rough" for a couple of days as your body detoxes from the rubbish you have been previously eating. If you can stick it out the results will be worth it you get rid of those horrid cravings for more sweet substances. To deal with the headaches take simple pain killers like paracetamol or aspirin check with doctor or pharmacist before taking especially if on any other medication.

I have a tendency to suffer from low blood sugar levels so know how that feels. I find that eating regularly and often prevents most of the low blood sugar levels.


sandybar I know others on here have helped point me in the right direction on this weight loss path as sometimes you can not see the woods for the trees and at times I have needed the odd :kickbutt:.

Heather Yes shaving just a small amount of calories off per day can have a good impact on weight loss. It can be as little as 100 calories per day (small banana) if you want to think of it in the form of food. Though that is 700 calories less you are eating and with the exercise it has positive results.


dogpal My weight always creeps up a few pounds when it is TOM or I have had something with a wee bit too much sodium in.

I still can not believe it that I can fit into a size 14 (12 us) some brands I am a size 16 (14 us). I still look in the mirror and the image I see is not the image in my mind of myself which is of my bigger self. I am sure it will catch up eventually though I have been overweight for the majority of my life I suppose it is not going to happen overnight.

gggirls I have not had a stir fry in a don't know when. You got me thinking it is about time I got round to cooking one. :T

NoLifeWithoutHorses Typical TOM to come when you least want it when the Biggest Loser Challenge commences. One little bonus is next week your weight loss should look good ;)

Debbie54 Giving up cigarettes was one thing but my battle with food is much harder. Like you say you have to eat in order to live. I think my battle with food will be a constant one and I will have to be vigilant all the time. I am hoping that as the years go by it will become a little easier like it did with cigarettes.

CatherineM You brought a smile to my face when you said that your DH friends called ma'am and your threating to bop them (well in your head at least). To me ma'am is the title given to the Queen of UK so seems strange to me to here that term though I do know that it is used as form of being polite. My dentist whom comes originally from Poland calls me ma'am and it really weird to me though I know she is being polite and was probably taught American English as opposed to British English. Well that is what I am guessing.


princesspuffypants Glad you had some fun time with your family this weekend. I think when we have a busy day we can easily make bad food choices and I have to hold my hand up to doing it as well. The only thing I do the next meal or snack that I am possibly able to choose something healthy rather than in the past where I would continue to eat unhealthily and start my "diet" tomorrow.


Americaninuk Yes it is so easy to let things slide when you are unwell and go for our "comfort" foods. Mind tend to be cake the sweet and gooeyer the better :o I think we all have our "evil food" that lure us like bees to a honey pot.

Idealmuse :welcome2: back it you have lost the weight successfully before so you know in your heart you can do it again.

Sound like you have lots of exercise training for Triathlons which I know must be difficult but must feel wonderful once you have passed that finish line such a sense of achievement.



azcyn I have never had artichoke either though I must admit all the vegetables I have tried there has only been one I have not liked peas :barf: in any shape way or form.

Yes life is too short to be angry at people it is nice that you have a forgiving nature. So true you can not make people want them in their lives. You can take a horse to water but you can't make it drink.

The method you used to relax is called relaxation through imagery in the field of psychiatry nursing where I used to work. I love that method of making you lose yourself and the worlds your oyster where your mind can take you.

keeperofthehome4 It can't so easy fitting in exercise with little ones to care for.

All the news ,:blah: and :gossip: Thanks for :listen: hope to drop by tomorrow but a busy schedule on Tuesday and Wednesday so :crossed: a few spare minutes magically appear ;) Take care till next time


:wave:purpleorc :hug:

Good Morning all,

Lovely snowy day here in Northern Idaho. lol. We have soooo much snow in our yards it kind of is funny.

Debbie: Have fun with Jim on the Wii Fit. Joel will only do it with me once in a while. I guess he just doesn't have much motivation right now. I hope you enjoy it. I do mine every morning pretty much without fail.

Jacquie: Glad that you are feeling better.

Catherine: Ya, I think I saw a couple of zombies this morning out there when I was driving to work. I like your picture. You are such a pretty lady!

Beth: How did your first day on your program go? I hope well. About your weight don't fret. It is just a number that you started on. Hugs and I hope it went well.

Luan: That is so nice that you got to spend time with your family. Makes my tummy warm.

Americaninuk: Woo hoo to the 2nd op day!

Ideal: Welcome back. I remember you. Congrats on the success you have had with weight loss and I'm very impressed by the triatholans you are doing!

Cyn: Awesome attitude!

Ally: How did the Tae Bo go?

Purple: I still get amazed every time I reallize I am wearing a 16. I can't imagine how awesome it will be to get into a 14 or 12.

Well, I started some boneless skinless chicken breasts to cook and now it is time for me to go exercise. I have been shirking that for so long now because of my back. I just need to move my body.

Is anyone else looking forward to the Biggest Looser that is starting tomorrow night I think? I saw some previews for it and the young man that they tell he is their heaviest contestant ever just breaks me heart. I am going to be watching each week on Wednesdays after Tivoing it while I ride my bike or do some other cardio machine. I can't wait. lol.

Blessings all,
Annie

Annie -- I cried in the dressing room the first time I fit into a size 12. It's something I never thought I could do.

Course, now I need to get BACK there!! :)

hi gang,
kids are wild after 2 full weeks at home with moms. It will take me a week or so to get them lined back out.
My youngest got her wisdom teeth out this morning.I am playing nurse and she isnt a happy patient!
I will get my exercise in later after the kids leave.
already got 64 ounces of water in today and starting another jug.
hugs to all

Heather: I can't even imagine it really. I still have a hard time believing my size is 16 bottoms right now and 14 tops. I think all of the sizes are wrong. lol. You can do it. You are so determined and such an inspiration!

Debi: Don't let them tire you out too much. lol.

You guys, I just worked my bootie off. I finally got around to doing the Jillian Michael's "Front Side" DVD that I rented from Netflix. There are 6 circuits in one DVD and I did Circuit one and started whining to myself about my back and this and that and then I gave myself a talking to and went back in there, I had turned the DVD off, and finished it. I did it just like the people on TV!!! Well, except for the final flat ab workout thing she calls "Prone". I couldn't hold it for 30 seconds. I held it for 10 rested a few then 10 and rested a few, like that. I am soooooo proud of myself and wanted to come share with you guys and also tell you, I recommend the "Front Side" I will try back side this week too.

Blessings,
Annie

dmpls_ come out come out where ever you are!!!!!????

Catherine, have you checked your BP today? Get that thing out and check it!! I hope it's down for you.

Beth, how did the weigh-in go?

Luan, glad to hear you had a nice drive and fun with the family. Oceanside is soooooo pretty!

Americaninuk, that's great that you're back OP and got some exercise in already!

Idealmuse, I remember you and I'm so glad you joined the BLC. I think it's what we all need to keep us going. You'll lose that weight quickly while training for a triathalon, I would think.

Cyn, that's pretty good that you were able to think of something that gives you pleasure and you went to sleep. I gotta try that. I remember how hurt you were with you aunt and uncle. I'm glad you talked and let her know how it hurt you but you got over it. I hope they work things out between them.

Jacquie, hope TOM holds off a little while longer to get you feeling better. I'm trying to think of the personal blender my son has and it works really well, but I just can't think of it. It was advertised on tv but now you can get it in stores. When I think of it, I'll let ya know, it works really good!! A little pricey though I think.

Purpleorc, glad the washer is working again. Really nice that he didn't charge you for doing it too. I would of never thought to put it in to the insurance company. That was a good idea.
I agree, I'm hoping with time, that this battle with food addiction will become easier, but from what I've heard, people who have reached goal, still struggle.

Annie, yes, the Wii Fit is fun and I really enjoy it. I've unlocked alot of the stuff already. I haven't even tried the strength training that much, or yoga. I do a couple of the easy ones on those, but that's it. I work alot on aerobics and balance.
Stay warm with all that snow. Ours is finally starting to melt off and now they are telling us to look out for floods as the snow level may go up to 4000.
Yes,. I can't wait for the BL to start too. It sounds really interesting and with the heaviest people they've ever had. I hope they all did great!!
Whoooo! Sounds like you got a really good workout today!! Keep it up Annie!!

I've been keeping the bad thoughts about bad foods for me, at bay. It seems to be working. Everytime I think about eating something bad, I just grab a piece of extra gum and start chewing and envision myself pounds thinner. I just can't let the evil thoughts in and I know I did before. I would sit there and think about the bad foods and how good they tasted and thought, o well, why not? And there I would go eating wrong. I feel so much better now that I've been eating better.
WEll, gotta get busy with clay. Brain is sort of flaking out on me though, don't know what to make. Think SPRING, think SPRING!
Debbie

Hi Annie,

I have been thinking about your lower back pain. Do you stretch your butt muscles? hamstrings? I know when mine are tight, my lower back hurts. Stretching helps and gets rid of the pain. Hope it does you too:

http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.c...stretches.html

Annie - I'm so proud of us - Jillian kicks my butt too with a Wii game. Please take care of the back though.

I came home and did WATP and will do more exercise after dinner. I am so stiff from sitting more today than I have since the first of the year. Dinner is turkey smoked sausage with cabbage - what's on your plate tonight?

Keep up the great work to all of you!

Hugs,
Carol

Okay, so I've been lurking around you ladies for a while now. I'm having a hard time finding a "home" on this website. Maybe I belong here? You seem like a super close knit group!

Curious as to the large weight losses........how did you ladies do it if you don't mind my asking?

Hi Jill, :welcome: to our wonderful group of ladies. I hope you feel at home with all of us and we can't wait to get to know you.
I've been posting here for over a year now and love all these ladies as if they were my sisters.
I lost my weight by counting calories and writing everything down that passes my lips. I try and keep my calories around 1500 - 1600 a day and I try to do 30 minutes of exercise a day. I had lost 75 lbs doing this, but fell off the wagon, but now I'm back on it!
hope you join in!
Debbie

Welcome, Jill!
I've found that for myself, South Beach is the answer. Basically no Bread (my ultimate downfall) no pasta, potatoes or rice. The bread is the only thing I miss, but refined flour & sugar give me cravings for everything else, and then I eat uncontrollably. THe first week is the hardest, and after that I don't even miss things much.
I've been whining about the candy jar at work lately because if it were any closer, it would literally be ON my desk. It's where I have to look at it, walk past it, hear every time anyone else raids it. I wouldn't miss if it weren't there... but it is.

I lost the horse I may have told you about. She sold him last night to someone else. Bummer. Glad I didn't tell Shelby about him yet.

Gotta go to bed so I can do it all again tomorrow. nite-nite!

Annie: I have netflix and rented the Richard Simmons 80's blast off!! AND OMG!! Now I am an 80's child but I swear there was more NEON colors comming off those people I couldnt stand watching it..lol. AND I use to love Richard Simmons...Soooo I am going to try Jillians. psst if it says looong wait I will know why LOL. I like Jillians ideas of working the different areas of the body different times!!

Thanks for the warm welcome. I can definately feel the love in this group!

Val - I hear ya about the candy dish. I sit next to one at work also. And it is always overflowing w/ a variety of chocolate........sux.

Comin' in to fess up before I head to bed. Today, I had the DVD in, I had breakfast ready to go, lunch ready to go, and I thought I was in tip top shape. That would have been all well and good if I hadn't gotten called out on a call at 4am. I got up and got dressed and went to the call, and by the time I'd finished up everything, it was time for me to be in the office, so I didn't even get a chance to come home. The rest of the day was much of the same.. go go go. I did get a quick break to grab lunch, but I didn't have time to get anything of real substance - cup o' noodles and an orange. Dinner was a quick sandwich and a few chips. Needless to say my calories are low and not very good calories at that.

Lesson learned.. I am going to start packing a few snacks & lunches every Monday to keep at work for days like today. I did get plenty of exercise between going back and forth and just general busyness, but I didn't get to walk like I'd hoped.

I am wiped out and need to go shower and go to bed. Hope everyone has a great day tomorrow!

Jill-- Welcome!

I lost weight by becoming VERY aware of what I eat. No mindless eating. I also write down everything (when I'm successful) and added in regular exercise -- first time in my life.

I counted calories and lost eating 2000/day to start -- down to 1800 later. I don't believe you have to starve yourself to lose weight -- and KEEP it off.

oh my goodness. i had such a fun day today. i had a meeting at school to help recruit for the film department, then i went to lunch with my friend Coryn. we went to this sushi place where the sushi travels around on these little boats and you pick what you want and they charge you by the pattern on the plate. it was neat. we went for a little walk through old town pasadena (where the parade goes) and we got frozen yogurt. i was gonna get it with a peanut butter cup, but they had fruit out and it looked SO good that i changed to peaches. plus i only ate half. yay!

we came back and walked around the mall for a while to burn some calories and digest the food and Bath and Body works is changing thier packaging on most of thier products so all thier old stuff is 5.00 or less. so we went and splurged on some good smelly stuff. then we went home and knit. it was a fun day.

luan_ thanks for the tip on bathand body.I am about out of my handsoap and body spray. Guess I better go and check out the sale.

I didnt get my exercise in yesterday.I was totally wiped out by the time the kids left. I did good on my food and water. Today I will exercise while they sleep. Yesterday I was busy taking care of yd who had her wisdom teeth removed.

hugs to all

Today it's so yucky here raining today makes ya sleepy. Dealing with one sick child still so fun fun. not much different from today then yesterday. I'm so sore today from Tae BO yesterday.


JRCATON ` Welcome. The way I'm losing weight is South Beach. I did it before and dropped 40lbs till I fell off the wagon but that won't happen this time. I crave bread but doing good this time and don't miss it. I agree first week is the hardest after that its easy.

princesspuffypants Sounds like a good day

Brandnewme ~ Get some rest whew

Hello my darling chickies!

I am back on line! December was a whirl wind of commotion. Kids, Christmas, Took a trip with DH to Alexandrian VA! Loved every minute of it. Carol love you new pic. I will not be able to catch up with the last month. But you've all been in my prayers. Joined DH gym yesterday. I am having a hard time keeping up the exercise at home. So just gonna toss in some variety. Have a great day! Keep your eyes on the prize!

Good Morning all,

Mimi: Thanks for the link. I do stretch before working out. I have found that the pain in my back is centered around a tiny littl bump that I am going to go get checked out tomorrow.

Carol: So, do you like the Jillian game? I tried to rent it but the game rental place doesn't have it here yet. What do you think?

Jill: Welcome. Everyone here is very supportive, caring, encouraging and kind. I hope you have found your new home on 3fc! I'm looking forward to getting to know you much better.

Val: so sorry about the horse. Hugs.

Cyn: I am planning on sending it back after I do it one more time. I need to write everything down because it is so easy, not on your muscles, but easy to remember without the DVD.

Becca: Hi. I think having a plan is the best thing. Hugs.

Luan: Glad that you had a good day out.

Purple: I hope that your cold doesn't last long. Hugs.

Debi: Today is a new day and you can exercise. Hugs.

Julia; Welcome back. So glad to see you.

Well, I am going to go and try to warm up. I got a chill for some reason and I just can't shake it. Maybe cause it's snowing again. lol.

Blessings all,
Annie

Val, it wasn't Gabe was it???

Becca, sometimes life just gets in the way. On the bright side of things, you got exercise in!

Luan, so glad you had a great day with a good friend. Makes life better doesn't it? I gotta go see if our Bath and Body Works is having a sale now. WooHoo!!

Purpleorc, yes the time for me to grab a piece of gum is usually in the mid afternoon and around 7pm or so at night. Seems that's the times I get bored the most. Doing better though.

Julia, good to see you back! YaY on joining the gym. It's great to get more of a variety of exercise going.

Annie, we're just getting rain now. Sure is making a mess outside too.

Today we get to go buy our wedding bands. I'm so glad. I hate not having them. Last year Jim's and mine broke, and we couldn't afford to get new ones til now. I can't wait. I feel naked without one. Gotta go check out Bath and Body Works now too.
Hope all are having a great day! Day 4 of being OP!!
Debbie

Confession time for me............... I ate a bowl of icecream this morning and just baked a cake...I was sweet talked into baking a white cake for my baby ..she said it would be soft and she could eat it. She didnt say mom you can eat it too.....I am still ok with calories but what bad choices!!!! Guess dinner will be a salad with turkey. I will exercise to help off set the bad choices. I have also noticed that i am having more trouble when i give my little ones snacks. Guess its just a bad day!! I knew confessing should get me back focused. I think i need a good swift kick now!!!!

Newbie here....well Ive lurked here a while and may have even posted in the past but Im here again.
Im 30 years old and at my last Dr visit was 311lbs and had a bp of 150/110
which scared me enough to start eating a little better and kick the pepsi habit but not enough to stick with it or keep my next Dr appt.
I also have a muscle disease that makes my life very difficult. And since being diagnosed last year and hearing that inactivity would help me have less flare ups guess who has become a big sloppy lazy blob? And gained about 15lbs on my already overweight self. I weighed in on my scales yesterday at 301, I had 2015 calories yesterday and got in lots of water. Today started out well and I have gotten in a ton of water. But due to my health problems flaring up and some major frustrations going on here at home I have had a cookie binge! You know one of those days where nothing goes right the dishwasher overflowed ect. Well Im the type that I do well for a day or 3 days or once in a great while a week and then something goes wrong and I let it distract me and I quit. So, even though today I did screw up I take responsibility for that and I will move on. I will not quit yet again.
If anyone watched diet tribe one of the ladies said its like your pushing this heavy boulder up a hill and you just dont know what you will do if it comes crashing down on you again. Thats how I feel to a T!
I just feel like I dont want to try because I am so sick of failing.
But I know I am going to die if I dont get my weight under control and I have the best family and friends anyone could ask for.
Anyway sorry to ramble but I guess that is my introduction to the 300+ club.

Annie-I can't believe I actually posted a picture. I must have been drunk.

I am very excited right now. My pool re-opens (hopefully) tomorrow. My class should start on Thursday. I'm just rummaging through my gym bag stuff. I even think himself is excited. Well, as excited as he is capable when it comes to exercise. It's supposed to be sunny on Thursday with a high of -13. That's practically balmy this time of year. It sure beats -40. I'll bet I have trouble getting to sleep Wednesday night. Never thought I'd ever get this excited about exercise either. Playing sports/games maybe, but just exercise, no way.

Debi, here's your kick!! :kickbutt: I hope it gets you going again. Just remember don't let the stress of the approaching wedding get to you. Take time for you!!

Ammi, Hi!!! I'm so glad you're back!! I was worried you wouldn't return since I didn't see you around the first of the year. Don't worry about what you've gained back but just get yourself motivated again. I know you can do it because you did it before. Come on, grab my hand and I'll help you back on the wagon!!

LookingForMeAgain, I'm so glad you joined us and I can't wait to get to know you better. You took one big step to a better you by just coming here and posting and you'll find lots of hope and motivation.

Catherine, that's grea that the pool's going to be open again. Wow, you're having a heat wave...:lol:

Did 30 minutes while watching TBLC. Sure gets ya motivated. We went looking for our rings, but really didn't find anything we wanted for the money we want to spend. We'll probably go out looking again tomorrow. Sure is frustrating when you see them a couple of months ago, the one's we wanted, but when we went today, they were sold.
toodles
Debbie

Ammi - Happy New Year to you too! Glad to see you back.

Catherine - I'm excited for you! Tonight was my first niight back for land class - she kicked my butt - I loved it.

Keep moving, keep drinking your water and keep SMILING.

Hugs,
Carol

DEBBIE, No it wasn't Gabe - I was offered a great new horse named HERSHEY! (Mmmmm, choooooocolate.) But she sold it before I took advantage. Oh well. There are SO many opportunites these days.

Today at work in addition to the M&M jar (which I've taken to thinking of as the GerM&GerM jar) there were some home made cookies next to the coffee pot, and one lady who keep saying "I have chocolate - Doesn't anyone want some chocolate? Here dear, have some chocolate!" I will admit that I was tempted all day long, and almost talked myself in to a cookie just to celebrate, but in the end I had none of it. I did celebrate with food at dinner, and that's not good, and my choice wasn't the best either, BUT at least I wasn't very far off plan: No sugar, and just a couple teensy-weensy bites of bread. OK. I was off plan, but I'll be back tomorrow.

And just in case you're wondering what I was celebrating, I've been working my new job thru an agency, but I was told today that today was my last day... as a temp. I'm a permanant employee as of tomorrow at a company I really like, challanged by work I really enjoy, with a great boss & co-workers ta-boot. I'm thrilled! I expected to be hired, but the contract had me waiting another month. I was really floored. If you'd told me 5-6 months ago that I'd be where I am today, I wouldn't have believed it.

Now if I could only find enough time and energy to exercise. At least by February things at work will settle down and I'll be able to take another step in getting my weight where I want it to be. But in the meantime I CAN control what I eat. I've done it so far, through stress, jubilation, hunger and constant temptation. I've taken control of the decisions. I know I won't go the whole year without chocolate, and I don't even intend to. But I know I won't just reach in the jar every time I go by it anymore, just because it's there.

Have a great OP day tomorrow girls. Even in your toughest moment tomorrow, I hope you smile and take the control you deserve to have.

Val_ I am excited for you getting a fulltime job!! Way to go!! Today is a new day and we will make better choices today!

carol_ glad you got a good workout last night.

Debbie_ thanks for the kick! I NEEDED IT!!

Ammi- HI and welcome back.

catherine_ have fun if you get to swim today!!

looking_ welcome and you have came to the right place. These ladies are awesome!!

annie- HI how are you doing?

well i ended the day up about 400 calories. I can easily shave a 100 calories a day off for the rest of the week. I really like that idea as a way to make up for a bad day. Not sure what my deal was yesterday...not really stressed or anything. Just a bad eating day i guess. My little ones have been extra wound up this week. Its hard to control them right now. Today we will try to do more structured activities and see if that helps any. Christmas break was hard on everyone.

WELCOME BACK AMMI!!!! I was just about to send you a scolding email, lol!!!! How are you doing, other than the probs with your back? Did Beth tell you about your Pandora bracelet? The charms are about £40-60 EACH!!!! I will look for you online today...hint...hint...!!!! HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR to you too.xxxxxxxxxxxx
Valerie, don't be greedy, three horses & wanting another, lol!!! I'm so pleased that you have a permanent job AND you like it and your colleagues.xxxxxxxx
Ummm nothing else to report really, been OP but not exercising yet as I still feel really tired and feeble. My weight seems to have crept up but I've noticed that mid-cycle I often gain for a day or two for some weird reason as well as when TOM comes or 'SHOULD' be due. The joys of being a middle-aged woman!!! lol
Luan, you could have done much worse, food-wise. When I'm out & there's only burgers or stuff like that I eat the meat & salad & leave the rest, that frozen yoghurt sounds lovely, wish we had somewhere like that near us, but being in a very small town we don't even have a Mc D's!!!!xxxxxxxx
Catherine it's nice to see pics of everyone, sometimes it's just nice to put a face to a name, especially if you're forgetful like me, lol. I remembered your wedding dress but not that you wear glasses!!lol.xxxxxxx
Sandy, how are you? I think of you often & hope things are getting better for you & your family.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Umm I'll be back later a I know I've forgotten some of you. MUST take down the Christmas decorations NOW!!!
xxxxxxsharon

Hellooo Ladies. :D

Well...my thinning head and I had a break down, but all is good. I cried it out lol. I just feel like it is one thing after another with me! SOOOOOOOOOOO...yeah my hair is thinning, but I'm getting insurance this month (hopefully if they approve me) and going to get to the doctor for various things. Which means I'm getting over that phobia lol. I'm actually very positive right now and making a load of changes this month so I am expecting my body to react to that. The thing with my head is I know why it is thinning, thank you skin issues, and I have like a mop of a hairstyle here. I mean a thousand different hair lengths going on and even some that are as short as an inch. I wonder if that means hair regrowth? I sometimes think feel a stubble near my thinning spots, but I'm not sure...

I decided to up my daily calorie intake because I don't feel I'm sticking to a proper and sustaining diet. I am merging into raw food and that means I HAVE TO EAT MORE than I am. So, today I'm finalizing my eating plan and going to stick to it. Basically I think 1500-2000 calories is something I can aim for. I just kind of feel like with all my sicknesses that hit me, the skin issues, and weight loss something has to give so my fussy nature about how much I eat has to go. Besides I'll feel better anyhow, so it is a win-win.

I learned we have another family visit and people are sick again. ARRRGGH! These people are always sick and I usually manage to avoid getting what they have, but not lately. It just is frustrating as I feel like not going if I'm going to get sick again. I mean two months of being ill is enough. No wonder my hair is thinning...lol I need a break!

Anyhow, I hope everyone is well. Today I am working on various things and filling out my insurance forms and I suppose get that sent in the mail so I can try to get approved by the friggin' 15th. I'm cutting it close though I think.

*SUPER HUGS* :D