Hello!! Just checking in, I'm still alive....I find myself entering that part of my diet where I want to stay away cause I've been very, but I shall perservere because today I am working out, I haven't in five days *slaps hand*

Hmmm...I also have to have a light supper...any suggestions girls? Something around 500 calories.

This is a recipe from our old friend Syn.

I posted it on the recipe thread too so it would be easy to find in the future. But here it is for all of you experiencing some warm days these days.

Plate Licker Frozen Snickers Bars - 3 ww points

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : desert

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2 c fat-free ice cream -- Chocolate, softened
1 c Cool Whip Lite®

1 package sugar-free vanilla pudding and pie filling
1/4 c reduced-fat peanut butter

Mix together (with electric mixer). Put into 8x8 pan. Put in
freezer for 2 hours. Cut into 8 bars

oh Yum!! thanks thin, that sounds absolutely delicious..i don't know how i missed that....that's quite a healthy dinner choice too!! heh heh.

just kidding.

Hippyvanlady / Catherine ... I needed to read what your wrote today .....Thank you ... thank you... thank you !!!!

Tasha ... if you can find honey that bees made in your area it will help with allergies. Store bought honey does not have as good of an effect. It is the honey made from your local pollen and such that makes a difference.

Lilion... you are safe. I was just teasing you.
I don't think that it is so "easy" for you.... it sounds like you are just following the program. I am VERY VERY PROUD OF YOU !!!!

Melissa.. isolation is part of the dis-ease of obesity.
Shame has kept me FAT. Self pride will get me thin.

Thin... that recipe makes me want to become a WWer. LOL

Dogpal .... I have tried putting my fork down between bites and found it sooo unnatural. LOL I have taught myself to cut each bite as I eat it instead of cutting up all of the food at one time and then speed eating. LOL I also am "learning" how to completely chew and swallow before cutting the next bite instead of cutting while still chewing the bite before. LOL

Okay... now for me.
I have been totally worthless the last two days.
I can't seem to get myself into gear. I don't like it when I am totally lazy ALL DAY !!!
It does not build self worth. It does not get your bills paid or your house clean.

BUT .... I have stayed on program concerning food.
Partly because there is nothing in the house worth eating... and I am too lazy to go buy something to eat. Oh well ... find the positive where you can.

I also got a call from my doctor and I have been officially diagnosed with sleep apnea.
They said I am borderline between mild and moderate. He said my heart stops ... not just my breathing !!! ... but he said that I was not to worry about it. Gee... that is hard to believe. He explained it to me... but my notes are in the other room. He just reassured me not to worry.

Okay... I am going now. Tomorrow is weigh in Wednesday. Since I weighed in Monday for the 2x2 I may pass on that and do the "WAY TO GO WEDNESDAY" route instead.

Way to go 2cute... you have stayed on program.
Way to go 2cute ... you have taken the time to make notes of "positive attitude" posts.
Way to go 2cute ... Even while being lazy ... you have FORCED yourself to doing a few positive things.
Way to go 2cute... You wrote out .. " You can cry about what you have missed out on in life because of your weight ... or you can smile because of what you have NOT.
I am blessed.

Iwillbe – lol, yeah I know (about the bending over) It’s hard to get over the thoughts tho. I’m working on it. I still prefer going later when less people are there <G>

Lilion – I am in same boat. Hate to exercise and I hate the feel of sweating :-P The one thing I found that I liked was bowling for sure, and the DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) with the kid on the PS2. I agree with you about how this board and the people here make it easy to stay on track.

Thinthinker – Great recipe!! Thanks!

LOOOONG day today. I’ll be going ot the gym tommorrow… but I just wanted to stop in and say hello and see how things were going with everyone. I wanna try to post as often as I can. Like Lilion said, it’s a great motivation and you guys make it easy to stay on track. Wonderful support system!!!

Take care everyone…
Sue…

I am very happy to report that after being here with you chickies for one week, I weighed myself and I have gone down 7 pounds!

I am very upset though at the way I have to do it. I took somone on the board's advice and bought two identical cheap scales and I have to use two to weigh on. It is embarassing and such a horrible feeling to have to do that. I know that I shouldn't look at the negative when there is such a big positive. I just can't wait to get down to my first goal.

Thank you all for all of the support and encouragement that goes on here at the boards. I love coming here and truly believe this is the time I will losse the extra weight because I finally have people who know exactly what I am going through pretty much. All of the stories etc. I know them. They are me. Thank you so much for sharing. It gives me strength!

Blessings,
Dogpal

Good Morning Ladies!

Hump Day! 1/2 way thru the week!

Dogpal: Don't you feel bad about weighing on two scales! You aren't the only lady here that's had to do that. Don't think of it as a failure on your part - think of it like this...buying those scales and weighing yourself is a POSITIVE step in your adopting a thinner, healthier lifestyle. You won't be on two scales forever! Congratulations on your loss, that's just GREAT!

Sue: Sweating! Yuck! Of course, it's 90 degrees here today and I REFUSE to turn on the A/C so I guess I'll be sweating anyway! May as well do it exercising today!

2cute: Wow, the sleep apnea would totally freak me out! I suppose Dr. knows best though. Are they doing anything about it? I have a friend that they put on some kind of breathing thing at night to keep her from having the apnea. I know that having sleep apnea is a major cause of tiredness/lack of energy, because you don't rest well when you sleep.

Thin: Great sounding recipe. I'm going to try that! (I LOVE snickers bars!)

Well, that's it for this morning ladies...Have a great day!

Congrats, Dogpal!!! I am so happy for you!

I guess I am lucky 2Cute because we do have access to local honey (we even have a Beekeepers club where I live). I forget that other people don't have the resources we have in Maryland. We have a fair amount of naturalists here.

I'm still OP and have designated a reward for myself if I meet my current goal of losing 15 pounds to get down into the 2s. There's a piece of exercise equipment that I want where the recommended weight limit is less than 300 (their warranty is not valid if you are above that weight). If I can lose down to the 2s and maintain it for one month, then my reward will be to buy the Urban Rebounder. It looks like fun and I'm always looking for fun ways to exercise to keep me interested.

Having a goal with a reward attached really gives me something to look forward to and stay motivated!

I hope everyone will have a good day!

Bleh. I skipped out on my weights yesterday cuz I felt so yucky, but I did pretty good eating-wise. And I did my weights today but I'm supposed to eat pizza for lunch at our last SAGE day at work? Sigh. My friend suggested that I bring in salads for us to eat beforehand so we don't pig out. Last time they offered us free pizza, it was at the end of our meeting and it was easy to make ourselves walk away, but this time it's right at the beginning of our shift.

Well, I'm down to 312 again, one pound away from my lowest point, and 12 away from no more excuses to stay out of the pool. But why am I so tired today? Sigh. I hope I feel better tomorrow.

RAA... I'VE JUST HAD A BAD DAY... WRITTEN A LONG POST RESPONDING TO EVERYONE AND LOST IT.... I'M LOSING IT LOL ok... don't have time to re-do but will post later on tonight..... grrr.... mmm... ok... calm. calm. calm.

Greetings ladies. I'm very happy to be here today. I find myself preoccupid thinking about what to eat today. I know that this is dangerouse for me. So I'm keeping myself busy with other things. Worrying is a trigger for me too, so I', trying not to do that too. Boy doesn't leave me much more to think about. tehe.

2 CUTE: I also have sleep apnia and I use a c-pap machine. It was the best thing I ever did for myself. I think so much clearer and have more energy since my body gets rest instead of working harder asleep than awake. My test showed that I stoped breathing 90 times in 3 hour for 30 to 60 seconds at a time. My oxygine leavl was 45%. Normal is 90%. Without oxygine brain cells die. Thats why I was so foggy and moody all the time. But I'm doing well now. You'll feel better no that you know the issue. Good luck and good health to you my dear.

dogpal: I am soooooooo happy for you. It feels great doesn't it. I lost 9.1 lbs last week. It was my first week here too. So I know this is a good place for us. You keep it up girl and so will I. I was praying for 2 lbs when I went to weigh. I almost fainted when I saw the total. YEAHHHH FOR US.

I wish sucssess to us all this week in what ever form that means to each of us. Take a smile in your pocket in case you meet someone who needs it. Chat atchya later.

Don't you Hate it when this happens?

It's snack day at work. The break room is FULL of cookies, cakes, chips, you get the idea. I am standing there nuking my WW meal and think to myself... "Hmmm, one cookie won't hurt - I've never tried these before - I'll just break one in 1/2. Yum...not bad. There's another flavor. I'll break it in 1/2 too, total, one cookie...that's okay! Yummy! Oh, look, there's nutrition info on the back of the package. I suppose I better check it. Serving size - 1 cookie. Servings per container - 12. Calories per serving - 190!!!!"

What started out as a healthy 6 pt lunch suddenly became about a 10! For ONE cookie! How is that even possible? What are these things, sugar-coated lard?

Ahh well, better go back and check the fiber and fat content so I can really count the points!

So much for my low-point lunch!

OH, Almost forgot in all the ranting! Shadypurple - 9.1 WAY TO GO!

Dogpal-don't feel bad about having to use 2 scales. When I started, I had to use three connected with a piece of plywood to distribute my weight. I had started with 2, but crushed them the first time I used them. I assumed that voided the warranty. The piece of wood kept me from putting all my weight on one while stepping up on them. When I was able to throw those in the dumpster, it felt as good as a mortgage burning party. I hit them with a sledge hammer a few times too. My neighbors already think I'm a bit nutty.

Doesn't it feel great to have a big weight loss that first week of starting a diet? We all know that it is mostly water, but it gives you such a positive start. It's like mother nature reaffirming that you are making the right decision.

I actually did regular water aerobics this morning before my deep water aerobics. I didn't think I would be able to, so that's why I decided to try. I've spent half of my life doing just enough to get by, or taking the easy way out, but no more. I am sore, but I was able to finish. I've had to take up my swim suit 3 times in the six weeks since I've been swimming. It is not only taking inches off, all my injuries feel better. I am looser, and in less pain. Most importantly, my body has stopped feeling like a alien thing. I am starting to feel and move like a normal person. I stride instead of waddling. I can't recommend water aerobics any higher.

Hello All,
Well, so far today i have not done the greatest but i am staying within my points range so far. i noticed the last two days that instead of working in the healthy food choices to get my points...i am seeing what i can eat as far as fast food and chocolate weight watchers bars to get what i want and not go over.Thats not good. So, i am done eating fast food. I have to be or i will continue playing withit in my mind and that is not a lifestyle change, that is a temporary fix. I have decided to begin babysitting on Tuesdays thru fridays for my friend. Her daughter is 3 almost. I have a friend who has a daughter that just turned 2 and in about two weeks she will have the summer off because she works for the school district. She lives a street over from me and wants me to start walking with her. I figure we could go to the park,etc. with the girls. To keep me motivated as far as physical activity goes..it would do good. lol Anyhow, so I have a new goal for myself...I am not going to eat any fast food for two weeks. If at that time I have kept my goal then I will allow myself a treat ...from subway. Thats better than alot of places i could choose lol.
Anyhow, i just wanted to check in with everyone and say that I am setting this new goal..that way i can be held accountable
Talk to you all soon. Good luck losing!!!

Dogpal – congrats on the weight loss!

Sorry for not posting more. I’ve had a COMPLETELY HORRIBLE DAY TODAY! Something horrible happened at work. Where I was accused of walking out of a restroom with a male student. We have to escort students to the restrooms because of state testing, so I escorted him to the restroom like I was suppose to do. Another lady was with me, I was taking her…. Well showing her where the room for the testing materials were since it was right behind the building where the boys restroom was. Well as I was walking back, my student comes out of the restroom and we walk back to class. 5 minutes later, I’m pulled out of class by security who proceed to question me about what I was doing. Then he interviews the student and the teacher I was assisting. The student backed me up… but all I can say is THANK GOD I had another adult there with me, otherwise it would have been my word against whoever said they saw me walking out of the restroom with the student. I spoke to the principal, he knew nothing about it. Said he was gonna investigate because whoever reported this, did not go through the chain of command. But he spoke to the two ladies who were with me and the student and they vouched for me as well… I’m so upset, I was bawling my eyes out and I could not finish the last hour of work. Ya know, even tho I was innocent, this stays in peoples minds. I feel so embarrassed, and even tho am innocent, I feel so dirty. If I did not have another adult there, as mentioned before it would have been my word against the accuser and it could have been my job, my name, and my career on the line. It could have ended right then and there.