Thanks, I really appreciate the kind words and this forum is awesome! :) I just wanted to stop in and say a quick hi! I got my work out in already so I'm doing good! I hope you all have a great day!

Welcome Kootch - great to have you here. :)

Dani

Hi Everyone,

The sun is out but it is WINDY here today! I am watering the front yard and I'm in the last spot, thank goodness because it is blowing water everywhere. I need to water our garden next. The plants are getting so big. I have done my exercise that I had planned for the day and it is only 11:03 a.m. so I think I can fit more in today. Maybe some jumping on the trampoline off and on today.

Val: Way to go on the -9 for May. I'm so happy for you. I hope that tomorrow at TOPS you get a fantastic drop. Hang in there hon.

Smiles: I'm glad that you are coming back. You will fit in for sure. Just post as often as you like. Hugs.

Trish: Welcome. I hope you are able to find an exercise that you can do. I second what letstryagain said about chair exercises if you are not ready for the water ones yet. Give it a try. Good luck finding the right fit.

Carol: Hi girl. Goals for me for the month of June... hmmm. I haven't much thought about it. I would love to make sure I move my body some way every single day this month. I want to have a goal of drinking at least 64 oz a day. How about those two things for starters. What are your goals for June?

Catwuv: Glad you are back in thr groove of things. Hugs.

Zelma: So sorry that you are sick agian. That stinks. Hugs. I am so thankful to God that you are a match for your dear sweet Daryl! What an absolute blessing. As far as the jelous think.. Well, I thnk we all go through that now and again. I remember when I was trying so hard to lose weight back in 2005/2006 and Ammi was dropping weight so nicely and I was so happy for her but I wanted it for me too. Hugs. I am so proud of you and honestly don't see a reason for any jealousy about me. You have done fantastic!!! Hugs and feel better soon.

Rat: Woo hoo for your new electric guitar. Are you going to be going on any tours near me soon? I will come watch you play.

Lestryagain: Congrats on the phone interviews going so well. I will keep you in my prayers for you face to face interviews to go just as well. Hugs.

Sue: I know it is a bummer when we are working so hard to lose weight and our bodies are stubborn. Keep after it. Hugs.

Heather: That is exciting and wonderful news about breaking our old record. I hope we continue on that path this year.

Peggy: Our bodies are so weird. Congrats on wearing your smaller sizes though.

Cyn: Feel better soon.

Dani: Hi there. I'm glad that you are having a better day today.

Kootch: Welcome. Jump right in whenever and wherever you feel like it.

Well, I guess that is about it for now.

Blessing all,
Annie

I had my appointment with the PTSD doctor yesterday. Flashbacks have gotten so bad that he has decided to medicate me. He promises this med won't cause any weight gain. It's a new anti-depressant that is supposed to be good for anxiety disorders. It's supposed to take two weeks to start working, but I already feel better. I got the first full nights sleep I've had in over a month last night. I'm supposed to just take it easy this summer, stay out of stress and just work on me, my therapy, my diet and my exercise. After the doctor, I have to walk, so we just walked so much my feet were killing me afterwards. I feel so funny, selfish almost, when I think about taking time exclusively for myself and my needs.

Battle and Annie - thanks for asking me about my goals. I started June at the very same weight I started May at, even though I was lower during the month. Weight/time goals always mess with me BUT I am going to be out of the 60s at the end of June - goal 1. Goal 2 - exercise a minimum of 1500 minutes this month. Goal 3 - get back in my routine of going to the City Market early on Saturday mornings and rediscover local fresh produce. I will set some mini-goals as I go - right now I am feeling the wonderful endorphins exercise brings - I'm in the ZONE - it feels so good.

Move your bodies, drink your water and SMILE.

Hugs to all,
Carol

PS - Rat - I'm so proud you did something just for YOU!

Hi everybody... just zooming in to say hi. LOL that is about all the zooming I am doing today as I am taking a break day from working out. Thanks for the encouragement.

Heather... yippeeeeee about setting the records. We are rocking! :)

Kootch... welcome! So glad to have you here! :welcome:

Kootch WELCOME!!! :carrot:

Smiles, WELCOME BACK!!! :hug:

Annie, I am learning to rock.. hehe. I play blues mostly. My fingers are hurting today and I've got some serious callouses from past playing. I stayed up way too late last night too. Going to bed early to get some rest.

Yay for a good nights sleep Catherine!! Take care of your piggies (toes).

Hugs to a zooming by Misti!

GGG, you always make me feel validated.. Thank you for being YOU!

Hugs to all my Peeps,
Ratkity

Hi all,

Things here are going ok. I felt something new today...I felt normal. I don't know what caused it, but it was strange to not feel so "blah" about myself. I felt like I looked ok (almost like a normal person), had a decent amount of energy (after some odd dizzy spell that lasted about 12 hours), and in generally felt good about myself. I hope this feeling visits more often.

I am nearing a new weight decade. I have no idea when I weighed in the 280 range last (I am not in that decade quite yet, but I am hopeful it will occur this week). I made it into the 290s about 4 years ago, and then let myself go badly. I never made it that time in the 280s. And since I went a LOT of years not weighing, I don't know when the last time was.

I am very hopeful I will be at my 100 pound lost point sometime this summer. I will admit, I really want it in July, but heck, I will take it after that if that's what it takes. My weight loss has not been good the last few weeks, so my thoughts are maybe August or September. And I shouldn't be sad about that, because that would be 100 pounds gone. I would love to say forever, and in my heart, that is what I hope, but I also understand I have let myself go in the past. Since there was no real trigger for that, I don't want to be a fool and say it can't happen again. However, I will work to not have that happen again.

That's about it from me for now. I hope everyone has a great week.

Angie

Hi Angie,

I'm Dani - a fairly newbie (not sure at what point I can stop calling myself that)...

But I'm glad to hear that you're feeling more "normal"...I've been out of sorts for a while now but I'm only just starting my weight loss (again for the hundredth time of course)...but you're doing so great - congrats!!

I can't wait to hear that you hit your goal of 100 pounds lost. Take it when it comes but you can do it and that is so amazing.

Dani

Goodmorning!

Well life has been so hectic I have not had a chance to get on here. I don't have time now to really post but I will hopefully tonight or tomorrow. DN turns 1 tomorrow!!! I can't believe it. :) and we get her tomorrow.... Long story but the "host" ran off with her again. I will fill in later.

Ok I HAVE to go now.

Thanks for the many 'welcomes'. It's great to have found such a solid support system in place here. Truly, you folks are an inspiration, no matter where you are in your journey whether just starting, or almost at goal.

One of the themes that I seem to see today is that so many of us do all we can to look after others in our lives, yet don't do enough to help ourselves. Even in our journey to better ourselves, time and time again I read how people struggle to be all that we can be, and heal ourselves. It just seems to be a priority overlooked.

So that's my goal for today - I'm going to take the time to assess how I can best look after me going forward. Doesn't mean we can't still look after others, but we need to move ourselves up that priority list, as well.

Cheers!

Good Morning all,

CAtherine: Hugs and try to take it easy hon.

Carol: I love your goals. Fantastic.

Rat: Blues, my hubby would love that. He love the blues. I bet you are great.

Angie: I will be hoping and praying that you get to your next range goal and also that 100 pounds lost soon. Hugs.

Lauren: Have fun with DN

Kootch: It's funny that we were talking about this exact thing last night in my group. I have decided to give it a try as well.

Well, I have an eye Dr. appt. today. It has been over 2 years since my last time. I did make an appointment for therapy last night. My first appointment will be on Wed. the 10th. I am afraid but know that it is necessary for me to move on.

I am thinking about riding my bike to my Dr. appt. it is about 4 or 5 miles one way. Should be a nice ride there and back.

I hope you all have a wonderful day.

Blessings all,
Annie

Annie-Your doctor isn't going to know who the heck you are.

I'm supposed to be working on an article for the Calgary paper, but I'd rather listen to a ball game on the radio. I got my walking in today but didn't overdo it like I did Monday.

my goals for june- to lose to the 100lb mark. Get 1800 min of exercise this month, 60 min a day!Try to really watch my bad carbs. Get hubby eating healthier again. He goes to the dr on friday and I know his md isnt going to be happy with his weight or glucose. I also want to hit the weights again and try to jump on the minitramp every other day.

Well....I went shoppin'....bought a few things. You know I still see myself as 340+ pounds? I gotta work on that...

Needless to say I can almost fit into a size 22/24 shirt. Everything fits me on top, but getting crap over my hips and tummy is **** lol. So, I often get a size bigger and hope for shrinkage in the wash haha. Pear shape.

Pills are dragging me down a bit. I haven't been very active yet, but I'm changing that this weekend. I have a family visit, overnight stay, and plan on making the best of it. I haven't started my juice feast yet as with the illness from the pills and my varied excuses, which I find I am hanging onto a bit too much for my personal comfort, I'm going to start after I get back. I always eat really well while visiting, for some reason, and will use that as a jumpstart. You know, weight loss journey part two (The Flabby Sequel), with some awesome trailer that makes you go "oohhhhhHHHHhhhhhh....I want to see that!"

I'm thinking of this as a new beginning. I want to work on my emotional coping and eating, I want to work on self sabotage tendencies, and I want to loose a lot of weight this summer. I mean I want to fit into that skirt and jeans I have! :D I can do it! We can do it!

*deep breath* :D

I hope everyone is well. :D *hugs*