Shopaholic – YAY Pictures! I love putting faces to the words! Great picture and beautiful smile!

2Cute – Hello :wave: long time no see… gosh it’s good to be back! Yeah I would have named her something like that, but the previous owner named her Heidi and she responds to it, so I figured why confuse her? I call her Heidi-Monster hehehe. She’s a teacup Chihuahua.

Iwillbe – I was afraid about the cats getting mad at her as well. But they seem to be okie. Sasha (my silver/black cat) seems to be a bit tense around her, Mali (dark brown tabby) has been around dogs before so she’s okie with her. Sasha will hiss at her and she will back off. Funny thing is, they sleep next to each other… well like when I’m watching tv on the bed I will have her with me and Sasha will come and curl up next to her. However, she’s getting braver now, and she’s barking at the cats. I think it’s only a matter of time before the cats go “Yer annoying *smack*”

Jazzmine – Hello! This is a great place! Welcome! :grouphug:

Thinthinker – Sounds like you had a good Easter. That’s pretty much what I did too. Made a ham, some green beans and the kid wanted some mac-n-cheese so I made that. I’m not much of a ham eater (ick) so I know for sure I didn’t over eat this Sunday.

Miss Meliss – Oh yeah, I know what you mean. They just got done putting a Starbucks and a really good food place in the café. I’m so tempted to go grab a coffee crumbcake and a mocha frapp! I don’t eat ham either… never did like it… I too think it’s a bit salty. I do however will put a slice of deli ham in my sandwiches tho. (I’ve learned to go without mayo LOL)

BabrPA – AHHH! Barb, is that a Chihuahua in your icon? Adorable

Scooter – congrats on going down a size. I’m starting to feel the same thing. I used to be a 30-32, and even that was tight on me. However, I’m now wearing 30-32 which are so loose, and now pants 26-28 are fitting. It feels good doesn’t it? Congrats again! I’m still trying to get back down to 350, the original weight that I lost before I gained a few pounds back. I’ve got a few more… I’m hoping to reach it in 2 weeks, if I can just get my act together…

Sue…

Thin~ I didn't mean I do that everyday, just when I'm sabotaging myself. And I'm aware that's what I'm doing and I'm working on not doing those things. Often, if I can't count EXACTLY how many calories there are in something, I won't eat it. And those times I haven't but had a rough edge to go on, I've overestimated to keep it in the right area.

Melissa~ The omelets went fantastically. I measured everything out, and we bought these "Eggland's Best" Eggs. Which are supposed to be better for you. Total calories of the omelet was 335. But it was packed full of all the bad things I love.

BarbaraG, I wish I could go swimming. It's a good weightloss exercise, especially for someone in my back/leg condition. Sadly, swimming makes me break out in VERY ITCHY rashes. It didn't start until...last...year around my birthday. *sadface*

Jazzmine, welcome. I'm a newbie myself. I just joined a few weeks ago.

Scooter~ The boyfriend knows where that is. I have no clue. =) He says it's somewhere by Carbondale, IL?

Well everyone, I'm pleased as punch that we can all be back and that everyone is posting so much!

I got a little bit of Spring cleaning done last night. Moving empty boxes from the garage and putting full ones in. I even bumped my head picking up stuff (kitties knock papers off the table and they fall under the exercise bike) under my exercise bike. I guess it's the bike's way of saying "ride me, you dope!" I also did a lot of dishes.

I hit 2015 calories last night. Which was fine for me, since the last fifteen was sugarfree jello.

I got on the scale this morning and it looks like I've lost 2 pounds. That'd be fabulous.

Hi all.... :wave:

So glad to see the site is back up and running..... not that I would have been able to get here anyways. :nono:

We were absolutely *slammed* at work Friday with all these businesses being closed and it was all I could do to keep my head above water. I vaguely remember staring at my computer screen with the lines ringing red, thinking.... "Why don't all of you just DIE?!" :( Not that I meant it of course, they didn't have to die, just hang up the darn phone. :D

Food is and has been terrible the last couple of days, although I really haven't participated in that much candy eating. Believe it or not, I'm not really that big of a candy person. The only thing I currently have a problem with are the white chocolate kit kats. I could eat my weight in them..... literally. :lol: I'm so frustrated with myself right now that I just don't know what to do.

I know this is a horrible statement to make, but sometimes I wish my husband didn't love me so much. In truth, of course you know that I don't really mean that, it's just that...... *sigh* I just wish I had some kind of a "push" to get me along in the weight loss game because quite obviously my declining health isn't enough. :( It's like I look at something I'm about to eat, and I *know* it's bad for me.... I *know* I shouldn't have it, but for some reason, I just can't stop eating it. I kept thinking that I needed a new program, so I stopped going to WW and joined L.A. Weightloss. The problem is, it wasn't the program that wasn't working...... it's ME that doesn't work. So now, I'm paying a whopping $135.50 a month for the next 3 months for a plan I'm not even using. So depressing. :headache: It makes me sad and in the same moment, makes me so mad I could spit.

I actually have a moment of peace right now, believe it or not. Ron's at work, Trey's outside playing basketball and Brian's at his girlfriend's house. (HO-Landa) as Trey affectionately calls her. :lol: She's actually quite a sweet girl and very smart, but Trey's not handling "losing" his big brother very well. I think I'm going to actually bite the bullet and go exercise.

*For anyone reading this..... PLEASE, ask me later: "Tina, did you exercise?" I really want to be able to tell you yes. :yes:

In all honesty, I am hopping off here for the time being.... am going to the bathroom and totally *plan* on doing my 1 mile Leslie Sansone video.

Wish me luck. :crossed:

My boyfriend just reminded me I used 2% milk cheese, instead of regular last night. That brings my calories down by 40. I actually ate 1975. Wheeee.

Tina, I'm going to ask you. And you should ask me.

*edit* looks like I missed your earlier post while I was posting Sue.

I have some other pictures at the 300+ Pictures page. Including a before pic.

I was 180 pounds in the before pic, but I guarantee you a lot of it was muscle cuz I used to do a lot of heavy lifting/ out door work for my job. And before that I worked as a grocery store clerk, so I'd spend about 9+ at work on my feet, and then walk to and from work for an hour each way, and then go home and be on my feet the whole time....ah i miss those days when my weight was easy to maintain.

Ok, I'm back to finish up what I started before:

mnemosyne: Were you able to stay away from those peanut butter eggs you were making? I'm sure I wouldn't be able to. That's why I went the NO CANDY AT ALL route this year. But then with my kids not being young anymore AND not having grandkids, I could do that without any negative reprocussions.

Hilta: Did you get rid of your company today? I'm hoping you'll be back to posting regular real soon. *The weather here is just gorgeous, how 'bout by you????

Leanne: I'm so glad the Curves is working out for you AND that you stood up for yourself with the manager. Even if it wasn't to soothe YOUR soul just think of how you may have helped the treatment of the next woman that walked through the door by complaining about the insensitive w*t*h!!!

And then, of course, there are those of you that have posted since I did, so here's to all of you.....

Melissa: Hey, no offense taken on the merchandising. I'm not doing much of that anymore myself. Mostly just mystery shopping. I like it a whole lot better, except for the paperwork. I ended up writing a nasty letter to MCA about that division manager we both disliked. Told them if they couldn't do better than her, I was gone. They never wrote back. And then about a month after that, SHE emailed me and asked me to do another job. I wrote back and said, "huh, didn't they tell you that I quit?" Apparently the entire company has a lack of communication. :shrug:

BarbPA: You are just the jet-setting BABE, aren't you??? I'm glad you and Jeff had a nice weekend. Sometimes those laid back times are the best and with all you've been through, you just take all of them that you need.

Scooter: "I am started to become a clothes junky." I had to laugh because I have often told Honey that if I was skinny he could be in some real trouble because I could do some REAL damage. Instead, I'm just a jeans and tee shirt girl too. :lol:

SueMarie: Stay away from those coffee shops. Or make sure you look up the stats for the goodies before you go so you can COUNT it all. Tim Horton's is my downfall. The Cafe Mochas get me every time. :o

Shop: Sounds like you were a busy beaver all weekend. All of that moving and cleaning is good exercise.

Tina: Ok, sister, TWO things. 1. GIVE UP THE KIT KATS!!! :drill: Remember me and the PB cups???? Yup, you got it. Cold turkey, don't do it, don't buy 'em, don't even walk down the aisle where they are. 2. "I wish my husband didn't love me so much." The truth is, it wouldn't matter how much he would want it for you, you have to want it enough for yourself. Been there, done this. When I first joined WW I told Honey that it was his birthday present. When he didn't jump on the bandwagon with me (not that he ever agreed to do that) I was disgusted. I thought if he didn't care enough about getting thinner/healthier for me, then why should I do it for him. The key was I couldn't do it FOR HIM, I had to decide to do it for MYSELF. When I focus on the ME (sounds selfish, I know) I do better. I can't worry about what he is doing, I have to worry about what I'M doing. And Honey's just like Ron....never one word spoken about my weight, or how I look. When I mentioned about embarassing him, he said "honey, that's just you and I love you." We both have sweeties. Not that that helps us with our plight at all, but if we look at it differently I'm sure we would see that getting healthier/skinnier IS really for them in the long run because we will be able to spend more years with them. Whhhhheewww! Guess that was long-winded. Sorry! Just my opinionated self. :soap: [[[hugs]]]] Ok, did you go exercise???? ;)

Well, my dears. I'm on my way back out to the theatre, but before I go I need to start the new 2X2 challenge (let's see if I can get the dates right this time). If you've lost this past two weeks, please PM Terri (determinedtosucceed) with your total as she is the one that keeps the tally for the group. If you're new and didn't sign up for the last 2X2 your losses can count too. BTW, if you're new and don't know what the 2x2 Challenge is it's simply a commitment to lose 2 pounds in 2 weeks. We start a new one every two weeks on Mondays. It is a goal that is small, measurable and easily (well some would say) attainable. In order to join, just copy the following list into your next post and add your name to the bottom.

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Ok, ladies, I'm running again. Love :love: ya bunches!

I haven't posted in a few days...my mind has been spinning. Friday was chock-ful...breakfast with some of my former youth group kids who were home for college spring break, meeting with other kids, errands up the wazoo...looking for an anniversary present for BF (2 years today!!!!!)...then Friday night dinner with the youth group...oy...28 kids in one house...but it was beautiful.
Saturday was a more or less lazy day. I think I do better with more structure. I am SO BAD about my water on the weekends when I am just chilling in the house. Saturday night Jason and I went and had dinner with friends of his we had not seen in ages, then out for a coffee**, the to the grocery store then home.
Sunday...OY...while all of you were celebrating Easter, I was at the synagogue working. It was our big Purim Carnival which I worked all day. Fortunately I was under a tent all day and only got a little bit of sun. Last year I got a 2nd degree burn on my ear...owie! I DID however bring my won food with me..cause I knew all they would be serving would be pizza and falafel. So I brought grapes, mango and a HUGE salad and 2 bottles of water! YAY me...then BF and I went out and had turkey burgers for dinner...not too terrible...and grabbed a coffee. So meanwhile we had over an hour to kill before the rest of the evening's plans...and we wound up at a local arcade playing Skee-Ball and other silly games where you win tickets. I managed to get a HUGE Ms. Pac Man blister on my finger (reminiscent of being 12 again) and then we went out. I got the most horribly hysterical prize with all of the tickets. This little rubber chicken...and when you squeeze is, something that looks like an egg (with no shell) comes out of it!!! EWW.

**Coffee note...one of the best things I have found here in LA is the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf chain. They are locally owned and are very diet-friendly...and have non-coffee options which is great for BF since he doesn't drink coffee or tea. But they have no-sugar added Chocolate and Vanilla powders for their drinks and almost always use non-fat milk unless you ask them not to. I asked my WW leader and she said that a FF, SF ice blended was ok on Core once a day! Although lately I have developed quite a taste for flavored iced tea and hot tea..which is free!!

So, you know how you get all angsty whe someone (a superior) tells you "I need to talk to you." Well if you don't...I do. I have been nauseated since yesterday when one of my superiors at work slipped me a note that he needed me to make an appointment with his secretary so we could "discuss a number of things." I have tried to clear my head, sing songs, anything..and all I can hear is this note and I feel like I am going crazy. Fortunately since I am nauseaus, I don't want to eat...but OY! What does he want??? What did I do??? I know he is in a state because his youngest son is getting married this weekend in Boston and he is leaving on Wednesday...but I hate to be left hanging. Hopefully it is nothing and I am worrying myself sick for nothing..but I am a worrier and a panicker.

So, BF sent me flowers today at work...first time ever! He even called my Office Manager to get the name of the local florist while I was on the phone with someone else. I have NO IDEA what he has planned for tonight..details tomorrow!!

I am sorry to not respond to everyone...I have been reading faithfully and I get a little something out of each of your stories...although I am curious..

Thin...what DO you do??? Bank jobs? Show girl? Coffee shops?

I hope you each had a happy Easter and that you have a great week.

Giddy with anticipation...

Tina - just wanted to come in right quick and ask if you did your one mile walk? We can keep each other in check because I too, do walk away the pounds...i used to do the three mile walk religiously, i was so in shape (though i was eating horribly so i didn't really lose weight)...

also...you seem to do what i've done in the past...i think "ahh..i have a boyfriend (or in your case, husband) who loves me for who i am, and doesn't care if i get fat, or get vericose veins..." but it doesn't even matter because like you said before, your health is in jeopardy...you need to do it for yourself and no one else, i totally hate to sound like a cliche here, i know it's easier said than done. this lifestyle change of mine is mostly a mental journey, it has to be or else i wouldn't be able to continue. i find visualizing the life i am missing out on helps motivate me day after day. shopping in the misses department instead of the plus section, climbing flights of stairs without getting winded, not being embaressed to go to the beach. maybe not everyone is, but people like me, we're missing out on LIFE because we're overweight and that's finally been enough to get me on track.

everyone else i'll have more replies later, but for now i have to check on dinner...i totally didn't mean to ramble on that much :lol:

mel

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Barb - Wow I envy you, didn't you just go on vacation? Hee hee :lol: just kidding, if you can, why not??? I havent been on vacation in a while.

Scooter - I wear tshirts a lot, so i just get those at walmart for a dime a dozen...i've still yet to try the men's pants, i have a big waist, but i'm about a 30/32 as well, so perhaps i should go for the 48" waist thing :)

Sue - OH GOD! Starbucks...don't even get me started...I keep seeing advertisements for this new drink at dairy queen...some sort of frosty ice creamy thing, it looks just like a frapuccino, yum! Those are major killers though, imagine having a drink with 500+ calories? :(

Julee - AUGHH! We just talked about that over IM (the whole, "i need to speak to you" ominence...)I'm sure it's nothing though, you've been working where you are for a while, haven't you? Plus you have all your co-workers on your side (didn't you say it happened once before and your boss was like "nah don't worry about it, i know how some people are...."...so he must like you right?) Let us know what happens though :(

Rachel - I know this may sound rude but i think it's so cute how you're always saying "wheeee,"

Well that's about all I can cram in..the darn internet won't stay connected for more than a few minutes at a time...grrrr!!! Whenever we call to complain they always tell us that it's on our end, and they make us do the same crap over and over again. Then eventually ti comes back on its own...but THIS is ridiculous. I would say that over teh past week, it's been down 25-30% of the time.

Bollocks. Have a nice night, ladies!

Melissa, I don't take offense, you said "cute", last I checked "cute" wasn't an offensive word. ;) :D

Although my friend did just add that it is a "four letter" word. :o

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Hey ladies… whew I just got done playing DDR with my daughter heheh. This is what the work out results said… 210 calories burned I supposedly jogged the equivelant of 1.086 miles, did the equivalent or 601 jump rope jumps, or did .481 miles of swimming. Doesn’t make sense that I jogged more than I swam… :shrug: kinda goofy hehehe, but either way I did some exercise, about 20-25 minutes worth.

Shopaholic – you wanna come get spring cleaning fever at my house? Heheheh I keep telling myself now that I’m off of class I’m gonna pay some attention to my house. Well, I’m still saying that, just have yet to act on it. ;)

Queenb – I know what you mean when you say that about your hubby. I wish the same thing. Mine always says, I love you the way you are, but if you want help, I’ll help you. Then that’s as far as it goes. But he’s supportive when I loose the weight. I just wish he’s be more helpful in reminding me when I want that chicken taco at midnight hehehe.

ThinThinker – hmm Tim hortons, never head of that. Maybe that’s a good thing?

Julee – A Purim Carnival, sounds like fun! Does it celebrate anything in particular? Next month I’ll be going with my mother to the Thai temple out in LA to help with setting up and decorating the temple grounds.

Miss Meliss – 500+ calories! I can only imagine!! Right now, my downfall are slushies LOL. I’ve gotten away from the fraps and now I crave blue raspberry icee’s LOL. I don’t want know what the count is in that :o

Have a good evening everyone!
Sue…

Hey Chicks!
This is going to be quick. I still have to exercise and spend some time with my sweetie. Food was a little over the limit today. Tomorrow will NOT be!

Sue - Your new little Heidi-monster is adorable!! I also have a Heidi - she is a beagle/terrier mix. Yep - that is a chihuahua in my avatar. That is Charlee - she is a 2 years old, weighs 5 pounds. I also have Lucy - she's a 60 pound mutt. Here are some pics of my girls......

Charlee with her little froggie :p
http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL212/...5/90984512.jpg

Heidi and Charlee on the big pillow.
http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL212/...5/90984687.jpg

Lucy is camera shy - this is one of the few decent pics I have of her. :cool: Her left eye is blue and her right eye is half blue, half brown.
http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL212/...5/90984717.jpg

Charlee loves her belly rubs -- you just have to walk near her and she rolls over. :lol:
http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL212/...5/90984699.jpg

Tina - Step away from the Kit-Kats!!! So, DID YOU?? DID YOU, Huh, huh???? Did you exercise?? :strong:


I wish I was jet-setting everywhere for fun these days, but it's more for my peace of mind..... :dizzy:
Yep, DH and I went on a cruise a couple weeks ago. It was a very spur of the moment decision and was a much needed sanity break. We had to take some time away after the difficult time we've had with the passing of my mom and our endless fertility treatments. The trip to FL this weekend will be my first time back visiting my family since mom's funeral. It's a little bittersweet. I'm looking forward to seeing my family, but it's so hard because a part of it's missing now. :(

I would love to stay and chat with everyone, but I just don't have the time tonight. I'll talk to you more tomorrow.

Much Love to all!
Barb ;)