Well crap!

I just lost my post. Sorry, I'm too tired to redo the replies. I'm off to watch The Apprentice.

Have a good night!

See I did it again....I posted on the wrong thread! I am half POLISH and 1/2 ITALIAN so thats my excuse. I am moving my post over here!

I'm so psyched! I just got the call for the second interview for that job!! Only bad part is it is in New Jersey but only about 30 minutes from here! Wish me luck! I would love to give my notice next week!!

I hate to gloat and run but I have to get dinner going and get lunches packed and clothes ready for tomorrow!

Plus I have 3 mid term exams to study for! TTFN Michelle

OK now that I am in the right place again!

Kat I didn't mean anything bad about New Joisy....I just meant the drive from here! But I really want the job so I gotta go check out the benies and the money they have to offer. Looking at their website I see they have short and long term disability and a very generous 401K match! Can't beat that...plus health and dental...and a free gym membership of course...now if the money speaks I will gladly take the job! If its offered that it!!

Joyce in my spare time I read magazines which I have many many subscriptions too...my mailman hates me...I play with my little guy...and in the middle of potty training... speaking of which...the potty is calling me to come in there! Oh thats Andrew..gotta run!

TTFN Michelle

@#$(*&^@ --- Wouldn't you know it, in the middle of a nice big post my computer decided to crash!

So, for now I am going to say:
Hello :wave: Hugs :grouphug: Love you all :love:
and....
Goodnight :faint:

I'll try again tomorrow!
:)Barb

I wasn't going to post at this time but I had to respond to Michelle !!!
HEY !!!! I am 1/4 POLISH so no bad mouthing me. LOL ;) My other 3/4 is German... I hear that is where my FAT LEGS come from. lol

Hello Fellow Weight Losers!
 

My name is Heather, and I'm 28 years old. :)

I thought I'd join a couple more support groups cause - Hey, you can never have enough support! :goodvibes: So here I am.

I've been eating healthy and exercising together since October 6, 03 and have lost 31 lbs. I follow the basics of Dr Phil, with the addition of counting calories, fat, carbs, fiber and protein. So far its worked for me and I'm estatic about that! :cb: I don't think of my weight goal as far off, because I'll be reaping the benefits the whole way there. ;)

Look forward to reading some posts and getting to know all of you better soon! :wave:

Heather
Nova Scotia
Dartmouth

Howdy, everyone! :wave: Just checking in before bed. You guys have really been busy, busy, busy, filling up the threads. That's good. :D

I was absolutely a lazy butt today! Had to finally get dressed at 5:00 this afternoon to run out in the cold and get my mom's mail for her. :( I surely would have liked to stay in my bathrobe, I'll tell ya. :yes:

I did get pretty excited this afternoon. I won my first auction on E-bay and bought myself a digital camera. I've had a cheap, cheap one, but I've been eyeing this one around town and I think I got a pretty good deal. :D Now I'll have a new camera for my little field trip to Oklahoma in April. ;)

Heather: Glad to have you join us! We're always happy to welcome new friends. Grab a water, pull up the keyboard and post away. You'll feel right at home here in no time at all. * CONGRATS on the 31 pounds down. That's an excellent start! :)

Sandy: I'm sure tomorrow and Saturday will be rough days for all of you. You will all be in my prayers.

Barb: No, I haven't tried the Subway wraps. I get the turkey breast and ham with no cheese. * Too bad about having to go into work and then right back home. It would be different if you worked around the block, but you've got a commute from He!! just like my honey and that would not be a fun prospect at all.

Duckie: Those temps are something else. I'm so glad you got your furnace fixed. You'd have all been icicles by morning. * BTW, you didn't say anything, but did the DF go from Dear Friend to Dear Fiance at Christmas time? I think at one time you thought maybe it would since you were going to Newfoundland to meet the family.

Syn: Glad to see you back here. Thanks for posting that recipe. Looks good. You know I always make your other apple salad recipe and have posted it here dozens of times (well, several anyway :o ) for everyone. * Hope you're feeling back up to par in no time at all.

2cute: Sorry, but I still feel too stupid repeating those affirmations out loud. I guess just reading them several times a day will have to do. :eek:

Audrey: Good job on the trips to the gym. Sounds like you're really on your way.

Amanda: It really is heck to try and catch up after being away. * I'm glad that your hubby is being more supportive of you. That's always a plus. * Good job staying OP!

Barb: Good for you, making yourself some dinner before you went to the show. That was a much healthier choice than your "other half" made.

Michelle: Good for you on straightening out your attitude about WI (not Wisconsin) before it got out of hand. It was a LOSS. And a LOSS is a LOSS!!! * I'm sure that you made quite an impression showing up for that first interview amidst all the weather you were having. That and your competance should land you a new job!!!

Terri: Sorry about the backache. NO fun!!! * Not semi-retired come tomorrow! Vacation's over! :(

Joyce: I'm glad you enjoyed your burger. Every once in awhile, we have to indulge a little. Isn't it nice that we can do that and still be within "program". *What all did you put in that smoothie??? How 'bout posting it on the recipe thread??? ;)

Katrina: I hope you are blessed with a GREAT WI (not Wisconsin) in the morning. I'm sure that your 6, well 7 by then, days OP will have paid off BIG time for you.

Jen: "I've found myself plotting a way to eat my sweets........You suppose that's a non-productive line of thinking??? " :lol: Don't know if it's "non-productive" or not, but it's how I think!!!! :D On the subject of posts per page, you can go on top and click on the "user cp" and then go down the right side of the page and click on "edit options" and if you scroll down a good ways, you'll see about showing how many posts per page. I set mine on the max, which is 40. We usually change threads at 30 or so, and then you'll never have a second page.

Susie: I am soooo proud of you! :bravo: 13 days OP!!! WOW, that must feel absolutely wonderful!!! Keep it up and I know someone who will be smiling BIG :D on Saturday!!!

Joanne/Homebound: Why dust thou lurk so much??? You need to be in here posting. [[[hugs]]] I didn't know that OA has online meetings. Ummmm. Very interesting.

Tina: There you are, girlfriend. How did WW go? Are you doing better now that that WI (not Wisconsin) is over? *Two weeks til racing season. Are you ready??? Can't wait to see some orange hanging out around here. :D

Pat: We're thankful that you joined us too. * My goodness, -31. I guess Duckie isn't the only one with falling temps.

Lucky: How bout you? You must be in frigid temps too, I would guess. You must be out shoveling. You haven't been here in awhile. Dig yourself out of that snowbank and let us know you're ok.

Barbg: Glad you had a nice night out. Please tell, where did you go, what did you do? Inquiring minds want to know. Was a "big and tasty" involved??? :lol: Just kidding, I don't really want to know about THAT!!!

Well, girls, it is well after 1:00 AM here and I'm about ready to go read a chapter in my latest book and then head off to bed. :yawn: I hope you all have a great night/morning. Not sure when I'll get a chance to peek in tomorrow. I have 4 jobs to do in the afternoon. I want to go to the Chiro in the morning after I shower. And then I want to take "the baby's" old car to the car wash. We're supposed to be meeting it's buyer after work tomorrow. Want it to look all purdy!!! :) I have a very busy day, so if you don't see me, you'll know what I'm out and about doing. Love :love: ya bunches.

WELCOME HEATHER !!!
We always love to have newcomers... and we can use some young blood in here too. ;)
You will find more Candians here too. :)
You have made a SUPER start on your journey. :bravo:
I am starting a book study on Dr. Phils book in February.
We are taking a chapter a week and dissecting it and writing and sharing what we write. First we read it on our own and highlight what hits us the most. Then we get together and share what we highlighted. Then we share what we wrote on what we read. I am a firm believer in writing. They say we use a different part of our brain when we write and get to areas we don't get to just thinking. LOL

Hope you share your successes with us. We all get inspired by others being successful. And we make ourselves stronger by sharing our own successes. :strong:

Hello Ladies!
Things are going pretty well. I went off program a bit last night, but it is okay. I'm trying this new tea that a friend recommended. It is from Sunrider-has anyone heard of them? It is supposed to detox and keep you from snacking between meals and keep you from craving sweets. I will say this much, I drank some today and last night and I've had fewer cravings today. Yesterday I had a run in with the bread and butter. (I know it is silly but buttered toast is a weakness. Garlic bread even more so!) Today I've stayed OP and haven't had any cravings at all really. I ate much less dinner tonight than last night, and no toast and I feel completely satisfied. This tea is also supposed to give you energy too. My friend swears by it. If it is all it is cracked up to be I'll be sure to let you know.

Now if I can just get back to exercising. Where oh where did my WATP tapes go???? I haven't a clue. They have been lost since the move. I guess I'll have to send out the search party tomorrow.

Thankful Thursday-I'm so thankful to have the Lord in my life, and very thankful for the roof he's provided, my wonderful family, and to live in a country where we have enough freedom and leisure to be overweight. I'm thankful that the Lord will be there to help me through my weightloss.

Heather-Welcome you to our thread. :wave: We are pleased to have you join us. There are bios of many of us on the bio thread if you want to learn more about any of us. ;) Otherwise, just ask.

Barb.g-How long have you been doing SBD?

BarbPA-How was your movie? :bravo: On taking water.

Michelle-I hope you get the job!

Terri-I'm taking accounting and business communications. This is just a step in my long term goals. I plan on eventually majoring in wildlife biology. But...It all depends on what the Lord plans. My hubby has been studying with our pastor and is now thinking seminary, so I don't know where our lives are going. I'm just content to take one step at a time and leave it to the Lord. By the way, have you ever tried Tiger Balm? I like it a lot better than Ben Gay and really like the scent better.

Joyce-I know what you mean about the weather. I was in N. Cali recently as you probably read, and it was comical to me how much ppl complained about the cold. They wouldn't know real cold if it hit them upside the head. :lol: (Although I escaped many below zero days while I was gone.)

Kat-I don't think I could do SBD. I need my carbs!

Jen-Boy that sounded like a heck of a first Ikea experience. What a fun store though! I wish we had one here in CO.

2Cute-Do you still have stuff in boxes you haven't found? I feel like this move has been unending. :dizzy:

Sandy-GO GIRL!!!! :cheer:

Susie-Great job staying OP for 13 days. :bravo:

Homebound-I've been thinking of trying OA, but we don't have it here. I did recently get some twelve step books, thinking I'll just go it alone. :shrug: (I live in the middle of nowhere.)

Tina-I guess I'll just send you a :grouphug: Love ya!

I think I got everyone! If I missed you I'm sorry. :o It wasn't deliberate. Hi to anyone I might have missed.

Good morning,

Its Friday morning! I'm being totally lazy. I'm laying here on the bed instead of exercising. Too bad I'll have to get dressed for work soon. I plan on coming home early today so I'll do a good workout then. I need to clean house tonight. I am supposed to be going to my step-niece's tomorrow morning and stay all night. My sister (her step-mom) is coming up and a girlfriend is coming up so so it is going to be a 4 gal weekend. But we're supposed to get nasty weather over the weekend and I'm not sure if I'm going or staying home. My sister has planned for us to paint Linda's bedroom so it won't be just fun. I hope we make time for a movie.

Anyone watch Oprah's birthday party? Wow, I haven't seen Stevie Wonder in a long time.

2Cute - I read that article in Oprah. Very moving. I'm thinking about buying her book as a reminder that this battle can be one but it doesn't happen by laying on the bed and letting emotions control our food choices.

Amanda - What is Ikea? I've worked in Accounting for more than 20 years - I'd like to go back and take my accounting classes over to see if, after all this experience, I understand it!!!!!!!! They should be fun classes. And you are right about God's plans for our lives. Sometimes we forget that its not always what WE want.

Kat - Let us know how WI goes. Good luck! Have fun getting all be-you-ti-ful! :D

Thin - Enjoy the camera! The little field trip will be here before we know it. :cool: Stay warm on all your jobs today.

Heather - Welcome to the group! You've done great so far! :bravo:

Michelle - That's great about the second interview. Good luck! Stud yhard!

Barb.g - Glad you had a good time.

Barb - I miss seeing you around more. Did you ever get to feeling healthy again? How are you doing about going to the gym? You can do this!

I better get going. Have a great Friday.

I'm here. Just paying bills and reading

Happy Friday Morning Girls!
:)
I am going to try this posting thing again. I was so mad last night when I lost my post! Grrr :mad: I didn't even have the chance to copy and paste - the darn thing just froze up! Maybe the weather is affecting the computer! :^:

Anyway, here I am - feeling better than I have felt in months! Finally getting over this nasty bronchitis that has been haunting me for about 8 weeks, I feel like I am finally getting control over food again, I am back to the gym and the scale is within a pound or two of what my sig says --- hoping to join the losing crowd once again next week!

We have no big plans for the weekend. And I am happy about that. I went to the gym this morning and plan to go again the next 2 days. I am trying to go to the gym on Wed, Fri, Sat, and Sun because those are the days I don't have to commute to work. Then on the other days I try to get some exercise in at home - treadmill or pilates. I am trying to get back to my 6 day a week workouts.

Thank you all for your support and encouragement. I knew I would get back to my "happy place" it just took a while. :D

Date Night was fun on Wednesday. We really enjoyed "Win a Date..." it was a cute romantic comedy. I did have a little popcorn :corn: - but here is what I did --- I packed a bottle of water in my purse along with a brown lunch bag. Hubby bought a big ole tub of popcorn --- I took the brown bag, tore the top 1/2 off and just had hubby fill up my little bag. That's all I let myself have! I thought it was a pretty good strategy.

I've gotta get started on some work, so I will stop back later with replies!
I love you all!
Barb

Heather --- WELCOME to the gang!!! Looking forward to getting to know you!

I'm not sure if it is the tea but......
 

I went to bed about 12:30 last night and this morning I got up to send my hubby off to work, like I do every day, and I just don't even feel like going back to bed. Usually I'm so sluggish I just make his lunch send him on his way and then crawl back into bed. :o I'm thinking I might go find those WATP videos. It is just too cold and icy to do anything outside.

Speaking of working out and staying OP, last night I was talking to a friend of mine who is 62 and I was telling her that I really want to start the Body for Life program, and she said she was interested in doing it too. For those that don't know Body for Life is a weight lifting, aerobic, and diet plan that works in 12 week segments. I would never have thought to ask this friend because I wouldn't have thought she would be interested in lifting weights. :lol: Shows what I know!!!! She has read the book too and would be very interested in it as long as she has a partner. Woohoo!!!! I'm buying a copy of the book this weekend. :jig: Here is to a new me in 2004!!!

Terri-(And anyone else who hasn't experienced Ikea yet.) Ikea is a housewares store. I say that and you probably think "big deal" which is what I thought until I went to one. They have really nice and interesting stuff and their prices are very reasonable. They are mainly clean line Scandanavian furniture and accessories. You can look at www.Ikea.com and get a good idea, but the store is just amazing!

Mary-Give me something more to go on here. :dizzy:

BarbPA-I loved your popcorn idea. :corn:

Have a great OP day everyone. I'll catch you again later I'm sure. :wave:

Too upset to post. I will give you the crappy details this weekend.

Pam, don't you plug your car in? 40 below windchill yesterday and today!!!! brrrrr