[thinthinker]

Morning everyone!

First off, I have to apologize to Joanne. I missed your birthday yesterday, so this is for you:

Happy Belated Birthday to YOU!
Happy Belated Birthday to YOU!
Happy Belated Birthday, dear Joanne!
Happy Belated Birthday to YOU!!! And many more!
Hope you had a wonderful day!

Well, my morning could have started out better......but it also could have been worse! I woke up to find my wedding ring missing from it's spot on the window sill. EEEEEKKKKK! Luckily, the garbage trucks hadn't come down my street yet so I donned some shorts and threw on a jacket and dragged the two bags back into the garage where I sat and went through them to see if I could find it. Alas, at the bottom of the first bag, there it was. It must have fallen off the window sill and right into the waste basket that is on the floor below it. Guess who won't be putting her rings on the window sill anymore? ME!!!!

Mother Nature decided to make a surprising visit yesterday. I was pretty surprised since the scale has been going down a little each day this past week. Anyway, again this morning it is down some so I'm a happy camper!

Catherine: Congrats on the 3 pounds! I'm glad to see your plateau is long gone! Those plateaus are soooo frustrating!!! Thanks for those steps to readiness. I've seen something similar before. I have finally gotten to the taking action stage. This past week it was a matter of getting in a couple of fruit/veggie servings each day. I had gotten so away from that habit and now that I'm working them back in the scale is going in the right direction.

Rosie: Oh honey, I hope that you're feeling better. Sore throats do suck! I think I'd rather have a runny nose and cough than the sore throat. They just hurt so bad. [[[hugs]]] How's the paper-writing coming?

Pebs: Glad to see you checking in. Have you been able to get your cravings under control some? Hope so.

Lilion: Welcome home! Glad to hear that you were able to win a few $$$$. That's always a PLUS!!! Don't you feel like you walked your legs off??? OMG, when we went in December I thought I was going to die! We ended up with a jacuzzi room when we went too. THAT was the best thing after a long day in Vegas!!!

Melissa: That was really nice of your mother to buy the scale. I'm sure it won't be long until you're able to weigh on it, but had you thought about maybe returning it and putting a few bucks with the refund and getting a WW scale that you can weigh on right now? I'm finding my scale to be my best friend this week. I'm such a scale jumper. It's depressing when I'm not doing well, but when I am doing well, it's the motivator I need to keep me going.

Julee: Welcome home! I'm glad you had such a great weekend. How was dinner at the "in-laws"??? The way you made such good choices while you were gone, I'll bet your WI (not Wisconsin) will go just fine on Wednesday!

BarbPA: Glad to see you checking in. I'm sorry that things aren't looking very promising. That's such a shame. I was really praying that this would be the time for you guys.

Esmaraude: Congrats on your 3 pounds!! Good for you!!! *Funny you should mention "seniority" and so on. My friend's daughter has worked as one of the teen workers at the Y for several years during high school and wanted to get back in there last summer full time between college classes and she couldn't get back in with the hours she wanted. They gave the good hours to the new, younger high school kids, rather than to her and she'd been there for years. Then on top of it, she was going to be paid LESS money than the new, younger kids. She finally told them to forget it and she went elsewhere for work.

2cute: Glad you made it to town in one piece. Hope you didn't have the rain that Susie and I had coming down your way last year. The drive is sooooo pretty, I almost envy you guys driving it. See you soon.

Clara: Welcome to our little corner of the world. Glad to have you joining us. WOW, 11 kids to raise. Bless your heart!!!

Diva: Glad to have you here. I'm happy your trip to Gatlinburg was good. That's pretty country down there. I love how it's nestled in the mountains. I stayed up on Ski Mountain for a business retreat once and it was just beautiful. *Try not to think of the BIG picture when it comes to weightloss. Focus on losing 10% of your body weight. One step at a time. Those bite size pieces are much easier to chew.

Iwillbe: Missed you over the weekend. There weren't too many here. Mostly out of town, I guess. I wish you an OP day as well. We CAN do this!!! ONE day at a time!!!

Terri: Ok, if you really want to bring workout clothes you can! I did put in the flyer that there is a pool and a whirlpool so bring your suit if you're interested as well. They do have an exercise room. I won't be in it, but you're welcome to!

Well my dears, I need to get off of here and get some stuff done. I bought Honey's birthday present the other day and have to take it to a friend's garage to store it for a month. It was a $50 savings if i bought it last week so I couldn't pass it up. Now I have to store it and there's no place to do that around here.

Then I think I'll make a trip to WallyWorld. I need a few incidentals and #1 Son is off today and I think I can get him to help me spread some mulch in my front garden so it at least looks presentable this weekend.

Found out Saturday that I have a BIG "showgirl" job for this upcoming weekend. Looks like Honey will be busy working! Oh well. I'm just NOT available!

Alrighty then, I'm out of here. Love ya bunches!!!

[joe anne]

Thank You, Thinthinker

I wasn't able to get online yesterday or on Saturday either, my family had me running all around the valley the last two days. The bad thing about it was that everywhere we went we were eating. But I did have fun and yesterday my kids did an exceptional job cleaning my house and yard and even my nephews who cook for me . We had a cookout of steak and hotdogs, tortillas, potato salad, fruit salad, and beans. I only had one serving of each and I was stuffed and of course I couldn't say no to the cake and ice cream
So today I back to my lower carb eating and walking. Just to let you all know I don't feel 40, I actully feel younger and am ready to meet whatever challenges come.
So again, THANK YOU! Thinkthinker

[2cute2Bfat]

Happy Birthday Joe Anne.
Sorry we all missed it. Glad you had a wonderful day.

I am headed out the door. My daughter lives in a cute little town. I am going to go drive around a bit and explore.

[MissJudie]

HI everyone
thank you everyone for such the warm welcome. i really want to try and get this weight off. im trying to figure out some kind of eating plan and excerise plan that would work best for me any ideas would be helpful.
i have noticed that i am defently a emtional eater and i eat the most when im down like thats goin to help yea right that only makes matter worse
I think im goin to go for a walk tonight after dinner If hubbie isnt home from work yet ill see if my daughter would walk with me dont know how far will get LOL ill be hufffin and puffin
again thanks for the warm welcome i think this is the place i need to be
Judie

[Scooter]

Just wanted to let everyone know I am still alive.

My boss has taken a turn for the worse so I will not able to post. We are trying to keep things flowing so the family has no worries and can concentrate on her. This is family run business so it is taking a toll.

If anybody would like to sponsor me in the Relay for Life in June let me know my PM and I will send you the link! Thanks in advance.

Scoot

[hugemomof5]

hi everyone... im still here.
i did ok last week with a quarter pound loss.... but man o man have i strayed from th epath this week. I cannot stop eating. i keep thinking ok. i will be good today. i will exercise for 5 min i will drink my water and i will stay on my plan... then next thing i know.. i have cupcakes in my mouth or PB and J sandwiches.... i dont really like pb and j

help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i know tomarrow weigh n will be a huge gain

[Lots2loose]

Hello all!!!! Well, I officially started WW today and its been suprisingly easy to follow. 1/2 a day down......so far so good! . I went to a bridal shower yesterday and being the biggest there gave me some motivation to stick with this. I am so unhappy with myself, and my body!!!! URGHHHHH! Anyway, sorry to vent.

MissMeliss: I've totally been there, when I started JC in Januray, I bought a digital WW scale thinking for sure 330 would handle my weight......close, but no cigar!! I got the ERR It took me 2 good weeks of dieting to get down to where I could actually weigh on it. But when I did I felt great about it!

I enjoy reading all of your posts, I feel like I'm getting to know you all somewhat. I'll join in soon. You girls are great!

Toodles,
Jennifer

[2cute2Bfat]

Huggy... hang in there hun. We have all been where you are... and we came through it and SO CAN YOU !!!!
Be gentle on yourself. So you have goofed.... it is not the end of the world.
BUT ... Get tough on yourself too.
Not degrading on yourself... but tough LOVE.
When you find that food in your hand... just throw it in the sink and turn the faucet on it and say LOUDLY....
"NO !!! I AM NOT EATTING THIS !!!!" There has to be that first NOT EATING experience to build on. The catch phrase there is "to build on". You don't have to start at perfection... you can start with not taking that "one bite". We can always justify why it is okay to take that "one bite" ... but this time you are going to build on NOT TAKING ThAT BITE. You can do it... we all can.

Judie.. you know the old saying... "a trip of a thousand miles begin with that first step." well... I am proud of you for getting out there and taking that first step when walking tonight.

Jennifer.. protect that first day on program like you would protect a candle in the wind.
It is of GREAT VALUE so don't take it for granted. You too will succeed.


Scooter... sorry to hear about your boss.
I keep my sponsorship locally ... but good luck on your walk.

My daughter and I am going to go see that movie "Fever Pitch" tonight.
It looks really cute. I will probably be back later tonight.

[JuleeCeeS]

Huggy...you identified that you don't like PBJ...remember that....tell yourself that over and over again. I had that same epiphany about rice...after the kajillions of sushi rolls I had eaten. Little kids ONLY eat what they like and nothing else. Eat like a kid. Only eat when you can sit down and eat. Don't eat when you're in transition or doing something else (like driving or reading). My big thing right now is actually putting a napkin over food that I don't want to eat (or that I do and I shouldn't) with the thinking that if I can't see it I can't eat it. Worst case scenario...if you have to graze on something...make sure you have lots of stuff on hand that is OK to graze on..carrots, celery, grapes, apple slices. Try slicing up an apple in a baggie and tossing in 1/2 tsp of cinnamon and splenda....shake it all up...and snack away...you get that nice apple-pie-ish things going on.

You go girl!!! You can do it!!!

[esmaraude]

MissJudie - So good to see you here!

I had a couple of good workouts today, between my "official" one and playing hard (well, at least for me) with the kids this afternoon.

I had Subway for lunch again, this time opting for the veggie patty. Man, was that ever good with the sweet onion sauce!

I've had a lot of energy today. Maybe this eating healthy thing is finally paying off in new ways.

I'm considering being a vegetarian again, but I'll be more careful this time around. Everyone around me seems to think I'm crazy. What do you guys think about vegans and vegetarians? I thought it might be nice to hear your input.

Well, hope everyone has a good night!

[~~Sunshine~~]

Hello everyone!! Ia m so excited I have lost 6 more lbs!! I wish could always lose weight this fast!! I have lost 15 lbs since March 25 so little over 3 weeks!! I know is going to get harder to lose!!

[Kel41]

Hi and congratulations to all those who have lost.

I had a really busy weekend and I have been struggling to get a good foothold on this 'diet' thing. I will weigh in a couple of days, I am just avoiding it right now because I'm struggling so hard right now.

I'm also sick so maybe that'll keep me from eating too much for a day or so. Woke up this morning with an earache and sore throat. Don't really feel like eating but am drinking plenty.

I hope to be feeling normal again in a few days and get a better grip on my eating. Wish me luck!

[MissJudie]

Good Morning everyone
well i didnt get to walk like i wanted to we had a castophre around here last night my washer decided to go caput on me last night in our basement and water was everywhere but i did manage to walk up and down my basement steps a # of times carring wet laundry so does that count?
its suupose to be nice to today maybe ill take my son to the park and walk around the track pushin his stroller
ill check in later everyone have a great day!!!
Judie

[Extrinsic Rapture]

Thanks thinthinker for the well wishes...sore throats surely do hurt! The paper writiing is going well. Once I was patient with myself and focused...the words just flowed along. I should be done very soon.

Aside from that... I'm getting back into the exercise routine slowly. And maybe then my losses will stick (i tend to lose a little one week then gain alot the next).

[CatherineM]

Good morning ladies from Florida. It still hasn't warmed up enough here for me to turn the air conditioner on yet. This time last year, I was already shut up with the air on not to emerge until about October. Of course I also had about 115 pounds more insulation then. This summer may be more like the first summer we moved here when I kept waiting for it to get hot. After enduring 100+ temps back home in Oklahoma, The constant 92-95 degrees didn't seem so bad that first summer. Then my blood thinned after the first winter. Again, I feel like my life has become one big science experiment.

esmaraude - I believe that vegetarians and even vegans can eat healthy enough, but it is hard and takes a lot of work. I went vegan in college. It cost me my gallbladder. It took forever for them to figure out what was wrong with me. 19 year olds aren't supposed to have that problem. It was in the time before ultrasounds. Right now I'm about 75% towards vegetarianism. The only meals that I eat with meat are dinner twice a week with salmon, and twice a week chicken breast. I eat a lot of soy substitutes like boca burgers, or veggie pepperoni. I eventually hope to transition off those prepared foods and make my own veggie burgers and eat more soy in natural forms such as tofu or tempah. I am a big believer in baby steps. I am gradually changing one small thing at a time, and I don't change another until the first one becomes a habit. The prepared substitutes also allow me not to have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. The kitchen is still not my friend yet. I don't feel the need to put extra strain on myself. Big lifestyle changes are hard enough, so I am focusing on weight loss first. I didn't even start exercising significantly for the first year anyway. Don't let your friends influence your decision in any way. They don't have to walk in your shoes. You have to decide what is right for you, just make sure you are doing it for the right reasons, and that you are still making the weight loss your first priority. Everything good will eventually flow from that.