Zelma - :hug: words never really enough...:hug:

Zelma - thank you for taking time to share with us. We love you and we're here.

Another long day at my Internship. We usually get an hour at noon, while court is in recess, and I use that time to walk, after I finish my lunch quickly. My back is still really killing me. Hopefully, it'll stop soon. Heh. Didn't get in my Yoga today, but got that walk in. :) Hoping my back isn't too bad so I can do Tae Bo or another workout at 5am tomorrow.

I haven't been this physically exhausted in a long time. I'm going to finish watching The Biggest Loser, and call it an early night.


Heather - Thanks...the back is still giving me problems. In the courtroom, I'm actually in one of the jury seats, which is pretty comfy, but I'm sitting in a way to take notes on procedure, etc., and it's straining it. :(

Torister - Good to 'see' you! :)

Zelma - I am so sorry to hear about your brother. *hugs* We're all here for you.

Twilight: I am sorry to hear about your mom passing..HUGS

Zelma: I am very sorry to hear about your brother. We are here for you.

As for me: Watching biggest looser in a few..and going to bed early

Zelma-I'm so sorry. I wish there was something I could do, but I know there isn't, so I'll have a mass said for him to make myself feel like I have done something.

Seems so unimportant now, but I had 1630 calories today, and 52.3 grams of fat. I had more empty calories than I'd like, but spent a large amount of time in a coffee shop writing today. Tomorrow is the pool, so I'm going to get my stuff together and go to bed early.

Good evening ladies...

Zelma..im sorry to hear about your brother passing here is a hug from me to you...:hug:

Well, watched biggest loser tonight and i dont know what it is but i always feel reinspired after every episode and i am really excited to see that not only will it be on tuesday but there is also a special on on weds about past contestants and how they are doing and this will be a great inspiration for me to keep in check for thanksgiving which I already plan to anyway plus i will be doing my 1 hr 20 min circuit training that day to have the extra calories to maybe have a small piece of pumpkin pie though my stepdad makes his with splenda so im really getting excited about thanksgiving coming up and then decorating for xmas on the next day after..yippee!

talk to you ladies soon!
Heather

Zelma -- :hug: So sorry to hear about your brother! My deepest condolences. Thank you for letting us know. You are like family here... :hug:

Twilight - Hugs to you on your Mom passing.

Zelma - Hugs to you on the loss of your bro.

Both of you have lost a major influence in your lives. As always in these times, no words are adequate, but I hope that you can feel the caring from our little forum.

Special gentle hugs,
Ratkity

Zelma...I am so very sorry to hear of your brother's passing. I lost my sister last month to cervical cancer and there is such a void. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. :hug:

Morning! Hope everyone is having a great positive day!

Zelma & Twilight - Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family.

So yesterday I was doing an art project with my son who's 1, he was finger panting and I figured this would be a great opportunity to make my weight loss goal chart, i broke it up in 20 lb loss sections000000, well the first one is 16lbs 0because it just made it easier for me to count after that. 8 sections in all. Everytime I loose 20 lbs I will color in that section (ethan might help mommy) Its on my bedroom wall so i have to stare at it everytime i get up. I think it will be a positive reminder what im trying to acheive and what i have done so far.

Day 3 and I'm still okay. We went shopping today to fill the pantry and fridge with good stuff. I actually felt hungry, and reached for an apple. 1644 calories and 23.2 grams of fat. Felt much better about the fat content today. Accountability is very important for me.

Tried to post this earlier, but the internets wasn't having it...

Zelma *HUGS* thinking of you.

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I'm still a bit quiet ladies...coming out of my depression I think though. I'm up a few pounds, maybe like 3...

Hiya ladies,

Sorry for being so quiet, but like lots of other people am having a hard time at the moment. I started a new nursing job a month ago, and all the newness and anxiety triggered some real problems for me with anxiety/depression really flooring me. I am starting to come out of it a little, but boy it was bad :(

Anyway, first off Zelma so sorry to hear about your brother passing.....he gave it such a valiant fight. Much love to you and your family.

Twilight & Torister - sending you love and support on your losses, life can be very tough at times.xx

Catherine- am proud of you for moving on with your food/weight plan, it won't be long before u are off down the scale again :)

Annie -cannot imagine what you are going thro right now, but send u my love and compassion and also HOPE that things get better x

Jaqui - sorry u have been fighting depression too, it really really SUCKS. Hugs xx

Heather - u are doing really well, Go u!!

Kayleystar - My gosh u sound seriously busy, and are doing so well with your weight loss. Well done u must be feeling better for those 50 off :) Make sure u balance yr life as u have so much on right now xxx

Sharon - So sorry u are having a hard time with yr son, he is putting u thro so much it seems very unfair. Don't let him derail yr eating plan too much, focus on taking care of YOU thro all this.

Hippie Mama - well done on yr progress, u are doing great and hope u win the competition :) Good for you!!

Well, the good news for me is that even with the depression I have lost a little weight again, however GP has started me on some meds which have helped with the anxiety but are making me both lethargic and very hungry, which as u can imagine means I am going to have to really focus on my food and watch what I eat, for example I ate a large breakfast after exercising an hour ago and I already feel 'hungry', its not real hunger but I could fall for it easily enough, so actually I am being more careful than ever as the one thing guaranteed to make me feel worse is gaining weight.

I hope to be feeling stronger soon. Am exercising a lot to fight the mood stuff, just did aquafit for the first time and loved it def going to do that again!

Over and Out
EM xx

Voodoo- So sorry that you had to go through that with your son.
Hbieber- Skinny ankles are great!
Hippie- WAY TO GO
Kayley- Good job
AZ- Keeps fingers crossed as well that your son gets the job
Twilight- So sorry for your loss
Zed- Hugs you am sorry for your loss as well.
emilymay- Good job on the job
Heather11 welcome
Annie- I am so happy to see you I pray for you everyday.

As for me I am hanging in there, my scale broke due to water accident so it is not working now. I will have to buy a new one today. I have just been lurking coming out of depression. Take care all and keep up the good work.