Hey Ladies ----
Oh my, the last few days have been so busy, fun and tiring. I am still in MN. Just got to the hotel that I am staying at for the next 2 nights. As you all know, Lucky, Lisa and I spent Saturday together at the Mall. It was a fantastic time with 2 wonderful women! Thanks gals!

I got to my friend's house just fine and had a great time catching up with him, his wife and meeting their one year old son. After relaxing for a little bit and cooking dinner, Jon and I decided to go to the casino. We were headed for Mystic Lake, but instead stopped at Canterbury Card Club for poker. We played "Let it Ride", which is a 5 card, progressive payout poker game --- my friend won $5,500. WOW!!! He had never played before - talk about beginner's luck. I managed to win $25 in a 6 hour period. LOL I was just happy I didn't lose. We didn't get home until 5am! Talk about tired.

Today we went to brunch, played with a slot car track and hung around the house. I had dinner with them and them headed to the hotel. I will work tomorrow and Tues morning here and head back on Tues afternoon.

I don't know how I did on the 2 pound challenge. Sorry. I was so busy with this trip that I forgot to weigh the day I left. I've been trying not to go overboard here, but I know I have probably gained a little bit in the past few days.

I hope you are all wonderful. Sorry I don't have time to catch up with everyone right now. I have to get some sleep.

Love to all!
Barb

Hello everyone,
I am new here, and feeling extremely frustrated with myself at this point...I have been fighting this weight all my life, and the doctor says it is time I stop obsessing about it and do something. I have health problems due to my weight which losing weight would make my life healthier, and happier. I would appreciate any support you can offer.
Thank you,
jackie

Good Monday morning everyone!

I'm about ready to call the Dr. and find out if she has any ideas on the origin of my pain. I'm SICK OF IT!!!!

I took Tylenol 3's on Friday and Saturday to get through the day. I'm not a big drug taker so yesterday I just suffered with it. I can't stay in any position for very long. It doesn't help if I lay in bed, or sit, or recline in the recliner. After a few minutes the pain is back.

Jackie: WELCOME to our little group. I hope you'll post often so that we get a chance to know you. We're an eclectic bunch of all different ages and sizes but we share compassion and warmth for those on the journey with us. I hope you'll like it here and find the support that you need.

BarbPa, Lucky & Lisa: Sounds like you guys had a wonderful time. It IS so much fun putting a live face with a name. And Lisa, I'm just a little concerned about what "all" you got told about us.

Terri: Glad you had a nice anniversary. I think it's better to splurge on lunch and still have the rest of the day to work it off, than it is to splurge on dinner and then just sit and watch TV for the rest of the night.

Barbg: It sounds like you had a wonderful trip this weekend. I don't much like being confined to a "tour" either where you have to come and go when someone else wants you to, but if that's the only way you get to get there, then it's better than not going at all.

Christine: Looks like you had the same kind of day yesterday that I did. I got up late, went out to breakfast with some friends, and then home to veg on the recliner. That is all I accomplished yesterday.

Andria: Sorry to disappoint you on this end, but we didn't take any pictures.

2cute: Glad you're off and running around Michigan. I see this morning that the rain is continuing, so I hope it's just a drizzle wherever you are and doesn't put a damper on your plans.

For those of you with inquiring minds: "you realize that you have to tell us what the dessert was" - DO NOT! Suffice it to say it was delicious!

Anyway, I'm off and running. Guess I'll see if the Dr. is in. Maybe I can get a prescription for some good drugs. Honey and I are taking off tomorrow morning for Frankenmuth, MI. We're reserved the honeymoon suite with a nice jacuzzi. It would be a shame not to be able to enjoy it. Grrrr.

Love ya bunches.

Hello everyone,

Just waking up, I can't believe it's Monday already. I am not sure where this weekend went. I felt sick Saturday and passed out half of the day. Then I had a concert to go to with a friend. That was fun except that I was overcharged for the tickets, didn't get the things that were advertised with the tickets. And the seats that were on the tickets weren't there because someone who works there doesn't know that there is an I in the alphabet. We got moved by the security people 3 times. And ended up sitting in the Q section which was way over on the side and not anywhere as good as the seats we should of had. So needless to say someone is getting a very nasty letter.

Yesterday and I went to the library to get some financing books. I am not sure if this is what I want to do or not. But I have to do something. My job is frustrating and not knowing whether or not I am going to get laid off again soon or what is taking it's toll. Along with all of the extra work. I need to do something to make our lives better. If this is it, then I should do it.

I don't have time for personals as I am running late this morning. I just did not want to get out of bed. I will try to come back and do that later. Food hasn't been good this weekend. Eating on the run and then not eating cause I didn't feel good. Ugh.

Sounds like everyone had a good time with the meetups this weekend. Terri, I will have to find an excuse to come down by you. I would love to go horsebackriding. I haven't been since I was a kid.

Anyway, off to get ready for work.

Welcome Witchy! Everyone here is great and gives wonderful support. I think you will find the help you need here. We all have to start somewhere, it's just a matter of doing it. For taking this first step.

Ok really I'm going to get ready for work now.

Later ladies,
Skit

Good morning ladies - time to get up and get moving and get MOTIVATED! It’s MOTIVATION MONDAY and the start of a new week. Some of us made the last challenge and some of us didn’t. No matter, we pick ourselves up and get back on the wagon for a new start. Together we can do this!!

BarbPA - I’ve never won more than $20 gambling - that’s why I don’t do it too much. Wow, though, I’ll be your friend was a tad excited, huh. Now his wife shouldn’t be able to complain too much about him being gone.

BarbG - the little festival sounds like it would have been super fun - too bad you had to follow someone else’s schedule. Were you able to find any treasures??

Chris - oh those lazy day’s - aren’t they just the best?! Did DH get his undies out of a bundle?

Terri - belated “happy anniversary” to you. Macaroni grill - yummmmmmmmmmmm! I hope that your week won’t be as bad as you’re thinking! I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Jackie - welcome to our little corner of the world. You’re going to find that everyone here is awesome. You made the first big, right step in finding us. Post often so we can get to know you and read all about us here and on the bio thread. Again - WELCOME!

Thin - what can I say - pain sucks - I think you should get your butt into the doc and get some good drugs and have them figure out whats going on. You’ve been dealing with this long enough, I would say.

Skit - I would say that someone should get a nasty letter - perhaps even a phone call - what a rotten deal. Don’t know what to tell you about the finances - I know that the uncertainty is for the birds. Good luck! Oh, and I said it at the top - “It’s Monday”

Have a super day all - be back later . . .

Hello, my girls!

Finally...a few minutes to string together to get a decent post in. Before I fall asleep. Oh my word, how I am lacking in that stuff! <sleep>

I'm not going to whine about that though.

It's Monday. Okay, I'm ready for it! I did not make the challenge. :P No one to blame but myself...not gonna dwell on it though. Moving on, moving forward.

I'm envious of all the meetings that took place this weekend! Sounds like lots of fun was had by all!

Welcome, Jackie! Just jump right in and join the fun! This is a great group of woman. An eclectic mix is a good description. All different and yet, so much the same! Good luck to you!

Not much more to say, well, I've really got much more to say, but I'm just too tired. Ooh, except, GO YANKEES!

see you all later....

Hello again.

Not much going on in here today. Or maybe it's that I'm here more than I should be!

Skittles: That's the pitts about the concert. Seems like you should be due at least a partial refund. Good luck.


Lisa: Glad you girls had such a great time at MOA. More walking than I think this old girl could take.

Katrina: Doesn't sound like you're getting enough sleep these days. I really don't know how you do the "midnights" thing. It would make me crazy trying to catch up on sleep during the day.

Well, girls, I'm off and running. I broke down and took a pain pill so that I could get some laundry done. Need to pack AND get some dinner on the table.

See you all later. Love ya bunches.

Hi ladies,

I just got back from walking the dog and am waiting for DH to finish cooking dinner. A new recipe - orange pork chops with sauteed leeks. And a salad. Hope its yummy.

No one has mentioned the next challenge. You're not getting off that easy.

Roll Call for a Challenge to Halloween!

Terri

to everyone who had posted losses. Good job. And as Andria said, you have to own that success.

There were several of us who did not make our goal for the challenge. Myself included. While we shouldn't dwell on failure and make ourselves miserable, we shouldn't slough it off as...oh well. We do have to own the fact that we did not stay focused on our goals.

I, myself, do not owe anyone an explanation. Nor an excuse. Nor a justification. I do owe it to myself to own the fact that I let myself down. I did not stay focused on my goals. Just as I have not done all year. I had wanted to be in the 230's by this year end and I'm not there. I have to decide what I'm going to do differently next time so that I do accomplish my goal.

I have a menu plan for the week; including the weekend. I've had 2 liters of water today. I've journalled what I've eaten. I did 30 minutes of step aerobics and walked the dog for 25 minutes. This is what it takes to achieve my goals. Not for one day. Not for two days. This is what needs to be done every day.

Anyone else ready to own the behavior?

Terri: Just waiting for you to start us up! Yes, I know any of us could have done it, but you just look so good in the hat!!!

Halloween Challenge
Terri
Thin

Ok, now who else is going to join us???? Front and center!!!!

Hello Everyone

I can't catch up too much before I post because I've got some homework to do, but I wanted to stop in.

First off, Welcome Jackie!

Second off: I think I'm ready to get back on track! I know I've been saying this a lot but I finally went shopping and mmm. I've been making homemade "wraps" (tortilla, spinach leaves, and a wee bit of shredded mozarella) and homemade fruit "smoothies" (peaches, bananas, some pineapple juice, etc) so everything is healthy and yummy. If I'm not eating those or salad I'm having chili or noodles with veggies.

I worked out tonight It was hard and I want to make it easy again - I need to do it daily!


Thirdly: (oops! posted at the same time thin!)

Roll Call for a Challenge to Halloween!

Terri
Thin
CD



I am going to be busy the next couple of weekends and I want to be able to have good news to share with my family members each time I see them.

Good morning ladies - pretty quiet here yesterday, huh. But, it was Monday. Not much excited to tell on this end, 'cept that it SNOWED here on Sunday night (I forgot to mention that in my post yesterday). Yuck.

Okay, I'm in for the challenge. Who's next?

Roll Call for a Challenge to Halloween!

Terri
Thin
CD
Lisa

Kat - sounds like you're needing to get yourself some more sleep. Can't have you falling over while trying to post

Thin - Did you make a Doc's appointment?

Terri - I've never had leeks. What do they taste like? I looked at your bio and I love Mercy Me, too! That song gives me goose bumps every time I hear it!

Cd - I found some whole wheat/low carb wraps and they are really yummy, though I couldn't tell you the brand. I think they had 6g of net carbs and they make a yummy wrap with all the veggies inside. Smoothies sound good, too

Not much else going on. I suppose I better go get ready for work, though it's still dark and I just want to crawl back in bed. Can't do it, though. Anyway, hope y'all have a wonderful day.

It Snowed??????? Lisa you are soooo lucky! Send it my way.

I love the snow. I want the snow. I need the snow. Then I can make snow and snow and in the snow. Oh I love the snow.

Roll Call for a Challenge to Halloween!

Terri
Thin
CD
Lisa
Skittles

Gotta run, I am late for work again. Ugh.

Skittles

Howdy! Just checking in before I go.

You all behave yourselves while I'm gone. Should be home Wednesday afternoon/evening sometime. (not giving you all too much time to get in trouble, am I?)

Keep that Challenge list growing. We're looking for Commitment to Success!!!

Later, guys. Love ya bunches.

Roll Call for a Challenge to Halloween!

Terri
Thin
CD
Lisa
Skittles
Lucky

Geez, Thin - you sure sound like a now too - just like #1 ( you know who you are)

Hey everyone

It is my FRIDAY!!! I am so excited! 3 days to sleep and catch up on everything and feel like a human being.

I am so glad there is all sorts of motivational stuff going on here today. I was actually struggling with my food issues right up until the moment I started reading and seeing everyone commit to the next challenge. Now I don't want to go overboard anymore. I'm ready to make my Commitment to Success! (ala Thin)

Roll Call for a Challenge to Halloween!

Terri
Thin
CD
Lisa
Skittles
Lucky
Andria

I've got to get some food and get myself off to bed. I'm going to go see my newest nephew at 3 this afternoon. I don't have details yet, but I do know he made his appearance this morning and weighs in at almost 8 pounds.

Andria

P.S. Anyone shopping for a new computer/laptop, whatever? My sweetie just sent me a coupon code for $750 off $1500, but it is only good for today. PM me if you are interested. I'll check back throughout the day for messages.