300+ Weekly Thread #1225
 

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morning ladies....

I am up early and HUNGRY!! I am having my gallbladder scan today. They said no food or drink. :( I am one of those that eat soon after they get up..so not feeling so great this morning.

Catherine: My dad's mom died of ovarian cancer..so that is always on my mind. I won't stop til they find out what is wrong with me for sure.

Brandnewme: Welcome back!! I am sorry about the trouble you have been having..:( But remember t we are here for you.

Ok going to go get in the shower and head out...toodles chickies!

Well, Monday is weigh-in day for me; I was happy, as I stepped on the scale, and saw a 4 lb. loss. :) That puts me at a little over 14 lbs since I restarted eating better & exercising on August 5th. And only 16 lbs until I hit my first goal. It put me at 365….which makes me happy, because I’m closer to 350 than 400, which I was slowly sneaking up to before. Whew. My first goal is to get back to 350, which was my original starting weight when I joined 3FC back in 2005.

Cyn – Hope all goes well today!! And get a nice lunch afterwards. :)

Good Morning ladies....i just finished a 5 mile walk and i feel wonderful today! Im gonna do some laundry and tomorrow im gonna clean house cause the inlaws are coming on wednesday to celebrate my husband and mine's 3 year wedding anniversary which is that day ( august 26th) i cant believe its gonna be 3 years..it doesnt seem like its been that long..wow!

I also realized today that i have been on this "lifetime change" ( i dont like to call it a diet) for 2 months now and i have lost 24 lbs in 2 months i would say that is pretty good and i am only 8 lbs away from my first goal which is september 26th so i think i will be able to make it!

Well, have a great day ladies and i will check back later!
Heather

Az - Will Keep you in my prayers
Kayle- Good job on the four pound weight loss
Hbierber- Good job on the walk am trying to get to a mile but one day at a time. I took have laundry and house cleaning to do but not because of anyone coming over but because it has to be done.

I stepped on the scale this morning and gained a pound but I think it might be that TOM coming up as I was really careful with what I ate yesterday so a pound i am not going to stress about. I just want to take it off nice and slow. I am not giving up. I refuse to be the way I was before.Have a good day everyone off to do laundry and clean house now.

Hey, just wanted to check that all of those who are exercising are joining in our exercise thread! If you don't know about it, we count the MINUTES we exercise and add all our minutes up. We're trying to beat our 2007 total of over 205,000 minutes.

I invite everyone who is interested to join! It's easy and you can join in any day!! Check out the sticky at the top of the page!

Morning all,

Brandnewme: Welcome back sweetie. SO glad to see you! I hope that things start to look up for you. I sure wish we were closer so we could take walks and exercise together.

Kayley: Woo hoo on the -4 pounds! that is rockin it.

Cyn: I hope the scan goes well.

HeatherHB: Congrats on your anniversary. I am so impressed at your 5 mile walk too Way to go.

Tracy: Yep. Tom can reek havoc with our bodies. At least you know what is happening. Hugs.

Well, Not much going on here today. I am planning on doing some school work (water aerobics stuff) and maybe go for a swim too. That would be nice to do a drop in on a session of water aerobics. Maybe shake things up for myself. It has been a long time since I did that. Who knows maybe I will go work out at the Kroc Center instead. for only $2 more I can use all of their equiptment not just the pool. I will have to decide what I feel like doing.

Be blessed all,
Annie

Brandnew-Been there done that. I'm still terrified of falling and not being able to get up without help. I have a pretty bum knee, that's why I stick to the pool. Just remember that any movement helps. At times all I could do was scissor kicks while laying in bed. Just never give up.

For anyone that uses the Wii Fit or Wii Active for exercise, I just saw today, that Wii is putting out a Biggest Loser game come this fall. :) Just thought I’d spread the info! ;)

Was going to go for a hike today with the boy, but he ended up getting sick, so I did an hour of cardio, and a half an hour of strength training. I hope I can still work out as much as I am now when classes start up again on Wednesday. I think I’ll be able to, as long as the homework load isn’t ridiculous like last semester. I’ve got classes every Wednesday, every other Thursday, and every Saturday morning. Yes, a Saturday class. :( So not looking forward to that one!

Heather hb – Well done! You should join us over in the exercise thread!! :)

Tracy – That’s the right mentality. :) Don’t let the scale define you! :) Also, you ate Chinese food the other day, and it’s high in sodium, so that might have contributed to some pesky water weight.

Hi all...

Tracy...yeah i am doing cleaning tomorrow for both reasons that it needs to be done and that im having company. The 5 mile walk was hard at first but now that ive done it a couple of times it isnt as hard to do-im actually amazed at myself cause 2 months ago i just started by doing 2 miles and i had to keep stopping because my back would start hurting to much but now im able to make it all the way thru my workouts but it took me some time to get to that level so dont give up it will get easier!

Dogpal-Thanks!

kayleystar-i would be happy to join the exercise thread where would i find it?

Not much going on today just did some laundry and just relaxing tonight.

talk to everyone soon
Heather

heather (bieber) -- The exercise thread is stickied at the top of the 300+ forum! Check it out!!!

Thank you Heather!

Good evening ladies! Thank you all for the wonderful welcome back.

Cyn - How did the gallbladder scan go?

Kayley - Congrats on your loss so far! That's awesome. What classes are you taking this semester?

Hbieber - Congrats on losing 24lbs. That's awesome too. Wow.. 5 miles?! I'd like to be able to go a mile at this point!

Tracy - Sorry about the gain, but it probably is TOM, or water weight. Keep at it, you'll get there.

Heather - I'm going to hold off on setting a goal until September, but I'll try to start adding some minutes.

Annie - I wish we were closer too! I'd love to exercise together. How have you been lately? Are the panic attacks lessening at all?

Catherine - Thanks for the reminder that I need to just do it, and stop making excuses. I'm still amazed at all you have accomplished, and you've kept a great sense of humor through it all!

Today was an okay day. I am implementing a new documenting system at work, which means a lot of hours in front of the computer trying to get the database worked out and getting the forms made and ready to go. I need to take the time to get up and walk around every once in a while, so that is a goal for tomorrow. I packed my breakfast and lunch today, so that worked out well. Dinner was another story. I managed to scrape by and not go over my calorie goals, but that's not saying a whole lot because I ended up stopping at a fast food place on my way home since it was late. That's another goal for tomorrow - set something out for dinner so I have to cook!

Have a good night!

brandnewme -- For now, look at your successes and cheer them and set new goals for tomorrow. I think sometimes we try to be perfect too much of the time!!

And we'd love to have your minutes!!

Brandnewme Good job on your weight loss so far. At one time I was close to four hundred and managed to get to 320 then I was at 310 when I joined the group don't sweat the small stuff but cheer the big stuff.

Kayle- Yeah you are right I did have the chinese food on sat so that is probably that catching up to me.

As for me had a nice day off yesterday did a ton of laundry and then before I knew it, it was time to make dinner. I went for my nightly walk some reason the last two days I haven't felt like walking or doing my toning weight lifting, but I looked at the white box and it got me motivated again.

morning ladies...

The gallbladder scan went fine. I got back for my results on the 31st. When they put the cck(that is what they inject in ya) in me it hurt and I seriously thought I was going to puke! It only last a few minutes but yucko! I go back to the cardiologist on Thursday to get the results of my stress test. I also think TOM is comming..ugh.

Kayley: what are you going to school for? I am thinking about going back to become a teacher. It is what I have always wanted to do. Since my kiddos are almost grown, it is something to consider.

Heather: congrats on the 5 mile walk!!!

HAve a great day all!!

Cyn

Good morning ladies. I posted an introduction a couple days ago, and have spent the last couple days trying to decide which sub forum i wanted to jump into lol... after reading numerous posts, i feel that i would fit in here best...

My story would be long and boring, so i'll just give a synopsis:)... im 44, and have been overweight most of my adult life.. the last couple years i have added about 60lbs to my bulk.. not cool:(...What i think my biggest hurdles will be are soda(love the stuff) and fast food(convenience).. i think if i give up those two things, at least at first, and move a bit more, i will lose some weight. I usually drink about 2- 44 oz sodas a day (at least) and eat fast food once a day (at least)..

I bought the 'slim in 6' dvd's, and tried it for the first time a couple days ago.. omg.. 5 mins almost killed me... but i know that will get better with time.

i look forward to getting to know you ladies:) you seem like a wonderful bunch of women.. :hug:

:mad::cry::?::stress::tantrum::censored::bomb::hyp er::hot::no::tape::rollpin:

Fed up like!

Good Morning girls...

azcyn...thanks it took me a couple times of doing it before i could do it all the way thru without stopping but now i can make it all the way thru!

Twilight..welcome to the group! I am a newbie myself i have only been posting here for about a week and the support that i get from this website is great!

Bazz...whats wrong? what are you fed up with? you know you can always come here and talk to us girls we will try to help you anyway we can..i hope things get better for you!

Well, as far as I go...i just finished a 2 mile walk and jog and i am getting ready to clean house cause it needs to be cleaned and my inlaws are coming over to celebrate our anniversary which is tomorrow! i will be married 3 years tomorrow! i cant believe it doesnt seem like its been that long!

Well, have a great day girls and i will check back later!
Heather

Hi all,

Just checking in. I've been absent a lot lately because I was busy packing and moving to my new apartment - plum wore me out.

But I've been sticking to my plan of 1 pound a week and am even ahead of the game at 18.5 pounds in 13 weeks. WhooHoo for me.

Glad to see that so many of you are doing well. Congrats.

To those of you struggling - don't give up. I've been there, more times than I want to admit, but it's finally working for me and it will for you too. My success has been more about not fretting about "dieting" and just taking it one moment at a time - so much less stressful.

Keep going!!!!!!!!

Hi Bazz...

Ive been there i know how you feel i am currently over 300 lbs but i have lost 24 lbs so far and i have alot of energy to do things that normally i wouldnt. I guess im just saying that i know how you feel i feel the same way sometimes but anytime you feel down just come here and us girls will try to cheer you up ok?

have a good day
Heather

Hey Bazz we have all been there trust me and I too feel like a skinny in a fattie, I have so much energy and don't get winded.

Twilight- The soda is the hardest I used to drink three a day everyday and after I stopped it I don't feel so tired, I have more energy , I lost some weight, and I haven't had fast food in awhile either, I used to get it once a day and now the smell of the grease makes me sick to my stomach. Good luck and we are all here for you and remember you are not alone

Hello ladies (and perhaps lurking gents?)
I'm coming here by way of a recommendation from a friend on BuddySlim. I'm 3 months into my weight loss journey - having topped out at 382 back in May. I took a cold-turkey approach and started eating better and exercising immediately. Sadly, I knew exactly HOW to eat healthier. I just didn't have the motivation. I don't know what snapped finally, but it did. Now I'm going to get there come **** or high water.

I'm 42 lbs down today. I'm a little frustrated though at the progress. Not at the pounds - those coming off are great, but I'm not seeing it yet in the mirror. Some of my clothes fit a little better, but I'd hoped by now that they'd be falling off (looking for an excuse to go shopping maybe!? *laugh*)

I can say that my health is already on the right track to improving, so I do see those results. My blood pressure is steadily declining (it was 120/70 week before last), and I can definitely see a difference in my stamina while exercising.

Anyway - Glad to find a group of folks with a battle that looks a little like mine (coming from 300+), hope I can add to the "team" :)

Hi girls-here are a couple of photos of me... the first one was just taken this past june 2009 a week before i began my lifestyle change i weighed 332 here and the second photo i just took today august 25, 2009 weighing 307 can you guys tell a difference? ( be honest) i dont really see a difference and that bums me out!:( let me know what you guys think ok?

Afternoon all,

Kayely: Yippee for the wii fit for Biggest Looser show. I love that show and now I am looking forward to the game.

Brandnewme: my panic attacks are right now at bay but that is due to the meds I am on. I see my normal Dr on Thursday and she will be able to prescribe somethign for me to cope better I hope. Hugs to you hon and hang in there. One day at a time. When I was 510 pounds a few years ago believe me I didn't think I would ever see the 300's let alone almost to the 100's. You can do it, one step at a time.

Cyn: Glad that the scan went well.

Twilight: Welcome

Beth: Hang in there young lady. You can do this. I am so proud of you for coming back. Hugs.

Heatherhb: Woo hoo for the 2 miles today.

Dani: Hi there and welcome back. So proud of you for maintaining your weight loss while you have been away.

Susan: Welcome and congrats on the -42 so far. Way to go.

Well, today I went to meet with the manager of the hospital who is in charge of students. It was cool. She said she will be writing up something for me to have as a base that will explain exactly what my duties will be and if I can teach or not after observing for a certain amount of time. They do expect me to take water aerobics classes, for free, and to take lots of notes and stuff so I am pumped. Tomorrow I meet with Voc rehab regarding getting my lifesaving certificate. That will allow me to be a lifeguard right now at the Kroc Center while I am continuing my education in water physical fitness. I am so hopeful and then Thursday I have an appointment with my Dr to see what she thinks about me continuing my employment full time or if I should go part time or even if I should be there at all.

I didn't tell you guys but I passed out at work last week that is why they have me on leave. I had such a severe panic attack that I went out. So, that is the big hold up right now because I am disabled technically and they are being super careful as to not step on my civil rights. I won't pursue them or anything but I understand they have to watch out for themselves. In the mean time I am enjoying swimming in the river occasionally when someone can drive me as I am not aloud to drive right now.

I hope you are all doing well and blessed

Annie

I hope you all had a great day! Andrew & I made it out for a quick 30 minute hike on some new trails, and I got in 30 mins of WATP. First time I’ve actually done the workout…I usually stick to cardio dance workouts. Didn’t think it was going to be as good of a workout as it was….definitely will be nice to do on days I want to do something different. :)

Classes start again bright and early in the morning. Hopefully I wake up! ;) Not used to getting up at 5:30am anymore!

Heather – I hope you have a lovely anniversary! I’m not married, but my boy & I have been together close to 5 years, and it doesn’t even seem possible! Time flies, as they say. And so nice to match up a face to the name. :) There is definitely a noticeable difference. Your face is much less round, that definitely popped out immediately! It’s a bit difficult to judge the stomach area, due to the black clothing, but you definitely look smaller, in my opinion. Keep it up!

Dani – That is certainly an EXCELLENT loss. Congratulations to you, and keep it up!

Beth – I totally understand what you mean. I don’t get winded as easily as someone 350+ should…and I have energy for days; my friends tell me ‘you’re the most active fat person I’ve ever met’. Lol. And it’s so true!

Susannah – Hello & WELCOME! So good to have you here. Sounds like you are just doing fabulously! Even after I lost 75 lbs before, when I lost weight before, I couldn’t see it in the mirror. I knew I was losing weight, as my clothing was looser, and I had to buy smaller sizes, but I just couldn’t see it. I’m sure those around you are seeing the change though. :)

Annie - That all just sounds wonderful. I know you are going to be an amazing teacher. Since I was absent for a while, I’m curious what exactly got you into the mindset to become an Aqua Fitness teacher? Just a sudden desire, or was it something you’d been thinking about for a while?

Kayleystar...thanks for the compliment! I was looking at some other photos and i definately see a difference in my face and sorry about the black clothing i own a lot of black for the very reason that it makes you look slimmer but i do have some long sleeve tops that i will start wearing in october when it starts getting colder so i will take another picture then with one of those tops on ( i have like peach, pink, aqua, blue) but thanks for the compliment about my face!

Not much going on tonight tomorrow i have to get up and do my 3 mile walk and then i just have a few things to tidy up before the inlaws get here so if i get a chance tomorrow morning i will come on and say hi but if not i will be on here tomorrow night to let you know how our anniversary was!

talk to you guys later
Heather

PS Kayleystar- i see you finally did WATP and you liked it glad to hear you liked it and will use it on your off days from doing other stuff.

PSS If anyone wants to add me as a friend on their facebook i am always looking for new friends to add to my support system just look under:

Heather Bieber
Warren, MI

evening ladies...

Wow..thread is moving fast this week!!

Twilight: welcome to the group. You will love this group! I was a soda a holic..Dr pepper to be exact! I only have 2 cans a day now...limiting is better then totally not having any..that would be failure for me.

Kayley: I thought about being a lawyer because I was so argumentive as a teen..lol. Good luck with the schooling this semester.

Bazz: sorry you are having a rough time with the weight loss..hugs!!

Susannahc: welcome to the group!

Annie: HUGS sweetie!!! Hopefully your Dr can help get the panic attacks under control. I know a few months back when I had the MRSA, I would have panic attacks without a warning. And there was noting I could to about them.

As for me: First can someone tell me how to upload pics to the pic thread? It asks me for a URL.

Today I got a call at work from my regular Dr office. She said that they got my results from the gallbladder scan. I was wondering how they got them, but I remembered that I put her down as my regular Dr and to fax results to them..anyhow she asked if I was following up with the GI dr I told her yes. She said ok cause it looks like you have a bad gallbladder. I told her i go back on monday. She didnt give me specifics but I tell you what..made me feel good to know that the pains in my back..and under my right breat are not just from my weight and me being paranoid. I think they usually take them out..not sure will find out monday. I am just glad that I atleast know what one of my problems are.

We also signed our lease today. The lady we are renting from is the mom of my brothers boss. She lost her hubby in July..and it was hard to listen to her talk..you can tell she is lost without her soulmate. Makes you really look at what is important in life. She said she is glad she has us to rent it cause we will take care of it.

Oh, it’s far too early for me to be awake! Of course, with my sleep schedule, I didn’t end up falling asleep until almost 2am, and here it is, 5:30, and I’ve been up for half an hour already. Hopefully, that means I’ll get an early night’s sleep tonight! I’m going to get half of my workout in this morning before class. I thought about skipping it this morning, and just doing it all this afternoon once I get home, but I think it’ll help wake me up, and give me energy, which I desperately need at this point!

Heather hb – Oh, I’m the same way with black clothing. That’s pretty much ALL I own. Kind of why I get called ‘miss doom and gloom’ all the time. Haha.

Cyn – If you upload your photos to a site such as photobucket, flickr, etcetera, it will give you a link that you can input into the box that pops up, and you’ll be able to attach thumbnails; I upload mine to Flickr, and then I right click, and click ‘properties’. On that box that pops up, it will say “Address: URL”. I copy it, and enter it between brackets like this: [img] URL GOES HERE[/img]. That’s how you add pictures not in thumbnail form, but in full size form. Hope that helps!

Well, sounds like it was a good news, bad news kind of thing with your gall bladder; my best friend had to have hers removed, and she’s been pain free ever since. The only bad side effect is that she pees a lot more frequently.

Susan, welcome to the group and good job on the weight loss

AZ a least it isn't heart trouble or anything like that but still bad enough that it's the gal bladder.

Kayle have a good day in class

Amy good job on the job you go girl.

as for me I lost that stubborn pound am back on track now to my second mini goal of ten pounds, lost another inch off my waist and one off my bust. six more to go off waist three more off my bust to get into my dress. Funny thing is I didn't work out at all yesterday and I lost go figure.

Cyn - I had my gallbladder out in Feb 2002. The pain from the gall stones was acute before that, and it was such a relief to know I wouldn't have those attacks anymore. For a couple of years, I had to watch eating high-fat foods, because they just ran through my system without the gallbladder. I didn't notice having to pee alot more, in fact other than the "I NEED TO GO POTTY RIGHT NOW" feelings after the the fatty foods, I didn't have any after-effects. The surgery itself was easy. Other than the pain in my shoulder from the gas (they pump your abdomemen up with gas so they have room to do the surgery), I was raring to go the next day. I have a tiny little scar under my right breast, and another one that you can't even see in my belly button. Anyway, all that is just to say, you will be SO glad to have it done and you will wonder why it took so long for them to figure it out and get the surgery scheduled.

Thanks to all who welcomed me - I'm sorry to report that I completely overslept this morning and missed the gym. I'm particularly ticked off at myself because today was the last day that the outdoor pool would be warm enough to swim in for this season, and I was really looking forward to one last swim. The GOOD news is that my husband is seriously thinking of joining me at the gym. He's having joint pains in his knees and ankles and lower back pain and knows he needs to do SOMETHING. I think this will be good for me and for him both (if we don't kill each other trying to both get out of the house that early).

In other news, I made the mother of all BAD dinners last night. I had some eggplant that my hubby brought home and so I thought I'd make eggplant lasagna. I've never cooked eggplant before though, so I had no idea what I was doing in that regard. The flavor turned out to be WONDERFUL. But I hadn't pre-cooked the eggplant long enough and it was tough! I ended up picking around the eggplant (all the cheese - bad!!) and then giving up and making a bag of popcorn for dinner. Oh well. I'll try again some other time.

Tonight we're grilling yellowfin tuna and making tuna sandwiches on wheat buns with a chipotle spread (chipotle peppers in adobo blended with fat free miracle whip) - and sweet potato fries on the side (cut into fry length/width and baked). (Did I mention that I like to cook?)

Hey ladies. :D

Been a bit ill the past three days because of the BC pills, I get that way when the active pills give me you know MEGA DOSE OF HORMONE. But now I'm starting to level off I think. I'm feeling hungry this morning...I really don't want fruit. Hmmmmssss...what to do.

I have a lot of food to chop up, prepare, and going to attempt my raw food Cinnamon balls (i'll report back how they are Kayley :D). I hope they are good...sometimes these recipes are a hit and sometimes a big fat miss. Like the raw food hummus recipe. I'm like "I taste zucchini..." yeah I want the real thing, so no thanks. :)

I hope everyone is well! :D I don't think I got a chance to welcome you susannahc, so WELCOME! :D Eggplant is wonderful, but it soaks up anything. It is a huge sponge of a veggie, so what I have done in the past is use a TINY bit of olive oil, or another healthy oil, and some salt. Give it a little love in a frying pan to make it soft, then use it for whatever, but let it cool down on a paper towel before you do anything with it. It will release a lot of moisture that way. :D

Anyhow, hope everyone is well! Currently my weight is a on the way downward, thank ye Gods and Goddesses, and I'm happy about that. :D Still struggling with the exercise, sorry Heather I have like nothing to share with the exercise thread. I've been bad with it! I'm working it out though and changing my attitude toward the ol' Exercising Issue. :D

*HUGS*

Good Morning ladies...

Well, i wasnt able to get my 3 mile walk in this morning because my inlaws are coming over sooner than we thought so i had to take a shower and clean up the house a little bit but it is a really chlly day today outside so i decided to wear pants and one of my long sleeve tops that i havent worn since last winter/spring and i went to put it on and saw that these tops are 4X not 3X like i thought ( i think i got a 4x because the 3X was getting tight and i like my tops to be baggy) so when i put it on and i am swimming in it now so i can just imagine in a couple of months when i start wearing them on a daily basis how big they are gonna be on me...so that was pretty exciting :)

Well, hope that everyone is having a good day i will be back later tonight after i do my workout cause i couldnt do it this morning so i will do it this evening instead.

have a good one!
Heather

Hiyaa :]

I would like to say a massive thank you to;
Heather, Tracy, Annie, Cyn and Kayley
for your kind words and support (YY)
I'd also like to apologise for my outburst the other day. It was quite silly of me =/

Girls, I'm just at a loss here. It feels like I'm destined to be fat for the rest of my life -- as a form of punishment, perhaps. I realise I sound really stupid but I feel like I'm being punished for something, and I don't know what it is for. I know I'm perfectly capable of changing my eating habit and switching to healthy foods and exercising more but after two or three weeks, I just give up. I just don't think I've got the willpower to do it =/ and it feels like I won't be motivated enough until I reach 300 lbs or more. I really, really don't want that to happen. I always picture myself being skinny and being able to buy lovely clothes, and having more confidence BUT it's just not enough to keep me motivated =/

What's wrong with me? I feel like a r*tard (N)
Thank you girls, for listening as always!!
xx

Bazz, hon, you are not alone in this feeling. I felt that way my whole life until I finally managed to COMMIT to a lifestyle that let me lose weight. I wish I knew what allowed me to finally do it. I knew what to do but I could never put it together.

Had an ‘eating out’ victory today. Lol. Mom & I went to a Chinese buffet. Usually the fallout for me. It used to be that if we’d go out for it, I’d say ‘I’ll just go off the diet for today, and start again tomorrow’. Well, I didn’t do that today; I got about a cup of rice, and some vegetables, and a little bit of chicken. Once I finished that, instead of getting more of it, I got a small salad and some oranges. No dessert, no over the top eating. I was really proud of myself. After logging my calories, I ended up eating about 700. Not bad…especially since I used to get THREE loaded plates when we would go.

I’m feeling pretty sore this evening. Got in half an hour of DDR, 45 mins of Cardio Dance, and 30 mins strength training. I haven’t taken a day off of exercise in over 3 weeks, so tomorrow I might just do that. Give myself some time to recover. Or if I do anything, it’ll be some Yoga.

Had my Legal Writing & Persuasion class today. Oh man, it’s going to be a tough one. We don’t have any tests or anything, but we do have to be able to create briefs, litigation documents, and many other things like that, and create this portfolio, which it then gets sent to the dean of my program, and she decides if I pass or fail. There’s no gray area, you either pass or fail. I’m slightly terrified. Lol. I found out that I don’t have to go in to class tomorrow after all. Woo! That class only meets every other week, and this is the ‘off’ week, so I don’t have it until next Thursday.

Tracy – That’s great news! Not too much more to go. :)

Susannah – I love to cook, too. Unfortunately, I’m living back at home for right now, due to….well…the fact that I’m a poor college student. Lol. But when my boyfriend & I lived together, I was cooking up some awesome dishes. It was a good way to get my boyfriend to eat healthier, too, which is always a good thing. I’d like to cook now, but most of my cooking involves chicken, which my stepdad won’t eat, and my Mom just makes stuff for them to have most of the time, and I cook what I want. So it’d be a waste to cook an awesome meal, and I’m the only one eating it. Lol. I definitely take full advantage of holidays & our anniversary to cook us some great stuff. :) I’ve always thought I’d like to be a chef.

Beth – That’s what we’re here for. :) Everyone needs support to do this! If only there was advice I could give you. I’ve been there, and lost weight…been totally motivated, and then went off the wagon, never to recover, and simply gain everything back. Right now, I feel more motivated than I EVER have; I really had a few ‘aha’ moments lately, and it’s just time for me to do this for REAL. It’s all a matter of you getting that moment for yourself.

Hello my Peeps,

I'm sorry for the MIAness. I haven't even been cycling this summer I've been so stressed.

I've been embroiled in my big sister's saga of dealing with an abusive ex that won't let her get her things from the house before it goes into foreclosure (there's a restraining order). When it goes for auction, everything in it is sold with the house. I am taking on her stress as if it were my own. I can't seem to let it go and my eating has been primarily to sedate myself during this time. It's hard to pull away when sis is calling me 40x a day. I can't not answer the phone, btw. Esp when she says she wishes she was dead. Yes, she is seeing a therapist. We aren't even in the same city and this is affecting me this way.

I am reading all posts and I do get inspiration from you all. Keep up all your good work!!

Bazz, I hear ya girl. I've had that same conversation with myself several times.

Sorry for no more personals.

Special hugs to all,
Ratkity

Good evening all...my husband and I had a wonderful anniversary today..his mom and dad came down to visit and they bought us a gas bbq grill which is soo cool i have been wanting one but we havent been able to afford it..its not a big one its a small one but i love to eat hamburgers, brats, and chicken off the bbq grill so we will be doing that alot more plus they brought london broil for dinner on the grill plus all the fixins plus they gave us a gift card to get groceries so that was really nice and my parents sent us a card and gave us money to buy groceries ( with me being unemployed and husband only working part time money is sometimes tight so it is nice when my parents and his parents help us with buying groceries)

So, they ate dinner with us and they left around 6pm to head home and we did up the dishes and then went shopping and when we got back i did a 4 mile walk because i know that i went over my calories little bit with dinner plus they brought a small cake for our anniversary but actually after working out i ended up not going over my calories but i did go over my fat and carbs but i think because i worked out i will be ok.

Heather

Also, his mom told me that whe can tell that im losing weight that totally made my day :)

Well, sorry to ramble it just ended up being a great day!