Nancy - I am glad that it all went well at the doctors and that you will be able to go ahead with the procedure. I can understand that you want to leave it until after your birthday to have it done. That gives you that bit longer to get to the 200s like you planned. You are definitely going to do it too, you haven't got far to go now

Sorry that you saw a gain on the scales today, but as you said, it could be from one of many reasons, one of them NOT being that it's a fat gain. I really hate scales, they drive me nuts with the way they have the power to upset us all

Patti - I am sure that the more exercise you are doing the more muscle you are building, so don't be too concerned if the scale doesn't show a big loss when you weigh next.

You are right when you say you sometimes feel like quitting when you see a gain on the scales, but that you are determined not to. We may have days where we weigh and see a gain, or no loss, but we have to remember that at least we are on the right track to losing weight. If we quit then we are just going to get bigger and bigger.

Julee - aww I am so sorry that you got so upset after you saw that gain at WW. It can be so disheartening when you see those numbers going the wrong way. Your group leader sounds lovely, and of course she would know all about how rotten those scales can be. It was sweet of her to be so concerned about you. I am glad you had your cry, then picked yourself up and went back to the class. You have lost such a wonderful amount of weight already, and I am sure you are going to keep on losing despite a few ups and downs

Thanks for telling me about the CDs of both Taylor and Chris and his band. I guess it just goes to show that no matter how talented you are, unless you get the kind of publicity that shows like AI give, you just can't get a break. Well I think that the final 4 will all do well now, regardless of if they win or not.

Annie - WOOHOOO!!! You lost another 6 lbs that is such fantastic news, boy oh boy are you working those lbs off. I am so thrilled for you!!

Thank you for your praise, it is so wonderful to be feeling so good, and to enjoy days out like today.

Kayley - glad I amused you with my comment It's nice to have a bit of a laugh isn't it.

Did you manage to get that woman at Curves to realise that you wanted to apply for a job rather than for membership? It would be great if you could get a job there so you could get a discount. In the mean time those 1 week vouchers sound like a great idea, it sure can't hurt to go and try the place out.

With regards to you not feeling hungry, do you think perhaps it's because you are so stressed out about finding work? Or perhaps you are so busy you don't even realise that you have missed a meal and should be feeling hungry. Either way, try to have your 3 meals a day even if they are small, you have to keep the old metabolism going. And keep your strength up for all those job interviews

Ok well I am worn out after today so I am going to head off to bed now. I am going to even give my emails a miss and do them tomorrow. Take care all and bye for now,

Hugs,

Ammi

ammi - i am so glad to see you in such high spirits *hugs*

Hey there all!
I am still here just kinda veggin'. I took some time off work tonight as I will be doing more and more of that until next week when I am finally FREE! May19th is my last day of work until late july/first of august. I can not wait to have some time to spend on ME. The relay will be over and the house will be clean and I will have time to go to the gym and pool and everything else that I want to do.

Anyhoo.... I just pigged out and am REALLY not happy with myself. Hubby wanted fries and gravy and ground beef. YUM right? wellllll, I didnt say no. He tells me now and then we have to enjoy something yummy. Yeah, I KNOW that but fries and gravy shouldn't be the way. Unfortunately, he doesnt like veggies and "healthy" stuff much so "bad" food is his treat. Anyways, I ate them and enjoyed them now I have to work my butt off tomorrow at the gym and was going to take the day off. I have went 4 days straight now. Quite impressive for me! *L* So in 4 days I MIGHT have burned enough to ward off a gain because of the pile of food I consumed tonight.

SO, the CPAP machine seems to be OK. I wore it part of the first night and part of last night although it was longer last night. All but about an hour. I felt WONDERFUL this morning when I woke which is rare so I am going to close for now and see if I can feel great tomorrow. Cause I am certainly tired tonight!

Sorry I can't squeeze any personals in.... maybe tomorrow.
OK one... Annie~ We are so happy for you!!!! 6 more is awesome!

Brenda

Hey Girls,

As far as American Idol goes - I cried. I really loved Chris and he should have NEVER been voted off - now I hope it's either Katherine or Taylor - leaning more toward Katherine.

AMMI: Well, can you believe I have been off my diet since I was in the hospital in December and I've gained nearly every pound back? Isn't that horrible? I hate that I can't eat anything off plan without gaining - I'm really going to exercise this time too though. CONGRATS on your progress!

ANNIE: Things ARE settling down here somewhat and I am very thankful for your concern and prayers. SIX MORE POUNDS!!!! ALRIGHT!!! VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!

BRENDA: What is a CPAP machine?

NANCY: Your birthday is July 15? Mine is July 16! I will be 51 this year though - I'm sure most of you ladies are much younger! LOL!

HI to everyone I didn't mention by name! Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!!


Lori

Hi gals. Nothing much new to report. I'm counting down to the weekend, not that I have anything exciting planned, but I do look forward to not going to work! I have scheduled a week of vacation starting on June 5 so I have that to look forward to.


Julee - Bless your heart! It can be really frustrating to see a gain at the scale especially if it seems undeserved. It's great that you have a leader who takes enough of an interest to call you at home and check on you. You have come too far to give up now and I know you won't. We all need to have a little "meltdown" every now and then and get it out of our systems. I hope you are feeling better and back on track soon.

Annie - I am so happy for you losing 6 pounts. That is fantastic!!!! Sounds like Curves is a really good thing for you. Keep it up!

Kayley - Your experience at Curves sounds frustrating. I guess the person you dealt with was more interested in getting a commission or whatever from signing you up than talking to you about a job. As for your bragging about losing 60 pounds, I say you've earned the right to brag. That a really big accomplishment!!!

Brenda - I am glad you are feeling more rested after using the CPAP machine. Rest is so important to all of us. I don't know about you, but I am almost worthless if I don't get enough sleep. I don't have the energy to exercise and I find myself eating more. I think it's a weird way I try to comfort myself and feel better about being tired.


Well, that is it for me. Gonna go watch ER and then hit the sack.

Nighty-night, everyone.

Hi everybody. Dunno if anybody will get to read this or not being it's late. Wanted to say Thanks for all the Warm Welcomes! Feel free to call me Flady or just Lady if you wanna.

Back is still sore, I am thinking about calling my mil's orthopedist. I can't even do daily things without it hurting.

Kayley -- Good Luck with the job! Maybe the lady was just trying to get a membership, who knows. Do they work off of commission? I hope you get it!

I was shocked about AI as well. Chris was one of me and my hub's favorites as well. I am now rooting for Taylor as I don't like the other two.

Haven't been doing well lately on my diet and exercise. I am reading up though on a new plan I may start.

*Flady*

It happened..... it happened... it happened............

for the past 3 or 4 weeks, I have been playing with the same 3 or three pounds... first I was down 2 then up 1 then down 1 then up 1.5 .. well you get the idea. Soooooooooo frustrating. And it seemed like it was going on for freakin' ever.

Last week was the worst... I went up 2 which just put me back to a month ago. Iknew that TOM was not helping, but that wasn't much consolation since I had been pretty much hanging around the same place.. it was just disheartening because that number was one that I thought I would never see again. I know it wasn't HUGE up there but still.....

BUT.......... this morning... I took a deep breath.... and stepped up.... and . . . . sheeeeeeeeew..... I finally broke through those ugly few pounds. down 4.5 from last week, and 2 from my last lowest.
Granted --- not huge -----but sooooooooo satisfying. SO.... that makes 35 for me. One third of the way to my goal (although I should go further than my goal... and hopefully will....) I hope it's a good sign of trends to come.
But here's a thought......Isn't it funny (not so much) what we can still do to ourselves even at times like this when we feel good? Today I found myself thinking about the fact that I've lost 35 pounds and feeling really proud and good. But at the same time I am so totally conscious of the fact that people who meet me now still meet me as "that fat girl". I am still overweight. I am still "obese" .. how I hate that word. Don't worry, I'm not obsessing or getting depressed over it and I know I still have a lot to be proud of... but... ack. so... do you think it would be awkward, when I meet someone for the first time, to say " Hi, my name is Melanie, and I've lost 35 pounds. Nice to meet you" Whaddya think??! heh OK... maybe not...


Ammi... I read that 4 times and still thought you were talking about your CRAP machine!! and I know what a C PAP machine is... and I knew you were getting it but... I STILL thought I was reading CRAP. heh heh I haven't really ever gotten into Big Brother.... or the other big one (Amazing Race).... did like The Mole when it was on... but, Survivor... one I didn't watch the first season thinking it sounded dumb and am TOTALLY hooked since season 2 after seeing season 1 in reruns... totally hooked.

Kayley -- if you do decide to hit the Bloomington campus.. let me know!

American Idol..... HOLY MOSES!!!! did NOT expect that.

Annie... two words... WOO and HOOO!!!!

Julee.. we all know just how frustrating and disheartening it is to see that scale be evil. You have done SOO well.... and I'm glad you know that you just needed to be mad but you haven't let it stop you. My gosh... you are such an inspiration to everyone... hope you know that. You go get that 1.2 and give it what for!!

mom2five ... the good news is you're back at it... don't let that December-May setback get to you. Welcome back to the downsizing!!

Jilly --- you around? And has Garnet totally stopped coming? Hi to everyone... dogpal, crock, zelma, zena, luan, nancy... wow.. this group is getting so big... can I just say ... HI TO EVERYONE! ?

3F fishing club!! who has the bait??

OK... off to get some dinner... (which, given my last question, I feel the need to clarify that in no way should that imply that I'm having worms for dinner.) OK... so I'm cracking myself right up tonight, aren't I. heh. that wasn't even that funny.

Good night / good day / good luck / good you!!!

Mel

Thanks Ammi... for your concern... but you weren't the one who ruined the AI show for me last night. Oh well... as I said NEXT week I will be sure NOT to log onto 3FC at ALL until it is over here!! Ah well at least "my" guy didn't get voted off! Taylor

Kayley I sure know what you mean about sometimes still feeling so fat! Today was one of those days for me... when I was out walking I was thinking that I am SO tired of being fat and all those thoughts... but forced myself to try to be positive. And I guess I misunderstood about your job... I thought you had already gotten the job at Curves. Wow sounds like you are out there looking though... hope you get something GREAT really soon!!!

in Seattle

Xena - I just feel so WEIRD bragging. I never give myself a break, or allow myself to feel good about myself...it's horrible.

Mel - CONGRATS ON YOUR LOSS!!! WOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you work at IU Bloomington? It's about a 5 hour drive from where I'm at.

Misti - I've got 5 more job leads for tomorrow... I need some MONEY!

Brenda: I too was wondering what kind of crap machine you are on. LOL. I remember you are on the breating machine. I sure hope it helps you to feel wonderful every day.

Lori: Chris and AJ are so cute. I'm glad things are settling down a tiny bit. Hang in there. It may seem out of control but God has it all in His hands.

Xena: HI

Flady: Good luck with what ever you choose to do. The Curves diet is working wonderfully for me. Maybe you can check into it.

Mel: Congrats on -4.5 Woo hooo!

Misti: Hugs. You are doing so well. Just hang in there. Things will look brighter soon.

Everyone else: blessings and hope you are all op.

Dogpal / Annie

Thanks Dogpal!! I appreciate the encouragement!

Today at work a friend (coworker) asked me how much I have lost and told me how much it is really starting to show. Even though she knows how hard I am trying to lose weight, she is NOT the type who would say that just to make me feel good, and I know she really meant it. That was an encouragement.

LOL I have had the same half-pound hanging on there since Monday!! Maybe tomorrow I will get it and go down another pound, yahoo!!!

Something strange is going on, I’m not getting notifications like I have been. Last few posts have not come through for me…. Strange…

AmmiUK– I will weigh in again on Sunday. I’m hoping it will be under that 350 mark! The dance mat game is definitely fun and definitely a great work out and fun too! If you try it out let me know what you think

NotTheCheat – I agree about the time and money sucker for the playstation. It was the kids birthday gift … the game was a gift from friends… I think I enjoy it more than she does LOL

JuleeCees – That goes to show you how long I’ve been gone congrats on the several bra sizes and the firming up! On an odd note, I hope that mine will firm up when I loose the weight… I hope everything firms up… don’t want to think about sagging and plastic surgery

Dogpal – I got that gym system finally. A nice 3 station gym system which allows two people to use the weights at one time. Now I’m looking for either a tredmill or an elliptical. The debate is still on going hehehe…

It’s going to be a hectic weekend… I got 3 papers due and I’m running short on time… I will be weighing in on Sunday… praying to be below 350lbs! Will let you all know how it goes! I found that being busy has made keeping to my calorie counting very easy… however, it’s been hard to get in that exercise in…

Oh BTW! We ended up buying a 3 station gym which is going to take up half my garage!!! I’ve got carpet laid down already, I’m just waiting to pick it up. Hopefully this weekend

I also got my graduation invites in the mail today. YAY!

Take care ladies!

Good Morning Girls..

Late posting.. So it rained ALL day here yesterday. spent 3 hrs at the dentist, then began studying for my Math test.. Man,, I am just taking the class this summer where it is four days a week. That may help me,, then I will take Math 99 this summer as well.. that way it is my only class and it is more than one day a week,, Hopefully that will work. All OP here..WI Sunday.. will report it then,,

Misti~ is it possible that if you SEE AI info.. Just not to read it,, because When I watch it ,, especially this weeks I am reporting it.. the only suggestion I have is just dont read the posts... hope you figure something out.. It is easy for me not to read something I dont want to.

ok.. the Fishing chicks... I will get the bait... Ammi~ how is that pole coming along?

Good Afternoon All,

I am late coming on here again today. Daren and I went for a walk to the grocery store to do some shopping and now I have a nice kitchen full of low fat, healthy food. I love it after I shop because I ahve a huge choice of what I am going to have for my meals

Kayley - good on you for bragging about how much weight you have lost already. It would be wonderful if that did inspire the woman at Curves to give you the job. You could start working out there, and as your weight continues to come off you would be a walking advertisement for the place!!

Luan - hi I am glad to see me in high spirits too. I never realised just how bad my old anti depressants were making me. I just assumed they were keeping me from being suicidal, so they must be working. I never dreamt they were behind how tired I was feeling and that I slept so much in a day because of them. It feels GREAT to be on these new meds

Brenda - don't feel bad about treating yourself. It's the feeling bad that ends up being our downfall sometimes because we think, oh well I have blown it now, so why bother. You ate a treat meal, and you plan to work out extra to compensate for it, so it's OK!

That's great news that your new C PAP machine seems to be working wonders for you and that you woke up feeling so great after your first near full night of using it. Oh and like some of the other ladies, my first though when I read what you wrote, was oh, why's it a crap machine I thought perhaps it really was awful and that you couldn't stand using it or something!

Lori - I was only guessing from the clues that I had that it was Chris that got voted off. I guess that is a real shocker, I can't wait to watch it tonight. Chris will go far anyway if you ask me, and I still want Elliot to win

OOOH July 16th you turn 51, you sure don't look it. I will be having a birthday in July too, the 22nd, I'll be 38, just two little years from being 40

I loved the photo of Chris and AJ, it isn't one of those boys that made the alegations about you though is it?

Xena - another show that we both like, ER. Have you got any goss for me, we are way behind here I think. We just saw the episode where Luca's girlfriend, can't remember her name, how stupid am I, anyway, she just told him that she will agree to let the baby be baptised.

Flady - I like Taylor too, so if Elliot doesn't win then I would like Taylor to. I never dreamt he would get this far, but I am so glad that he has. He is a real character and a great singer! I just think Elliot has the better voice, though unfortunately not the personality to match.

Sorry that you haven't been doing too well on your diet and exercise lately. What is the new plan you are thinking of starting?

Mel - oh my goodness, I was reading your post with baited breath, just dying to hear what your weigh loss was. 4.5 lbs is just awesome. I am really happy that you had such a great loss

Oh it wasn't me who had the C PAP machine, it was Brenda, but it was me/ is me that likes all the reality TV shows. I am not sure if I will bother with BB this year. The first couple of years it was great, but now they just seem to fill the house with people who will do lewd stuff just to make sure they get lots of attention and hopefully get work because of it after the show. It bores me and there is no need for it. I will watch the first show to see what the contestants are like, and if I don't like them I won't watch it this season.

Misti - are you going to be away on your cruise when the final of AI is on??? I like Taylor too and would love it if he won, but think Elliot deserves it more. Either way I will be happy with the outcome. I don't want Katherine to win. Somebody the other day said she should be an actress and I agree, she looks like she would do well at that.

Annie - hi

SueMarie - I really really hope that you will be under 350 when you weigh on Sunday. I want to see you posting that you lost enough because I can imagine how big a smile you will have when you are typing it

Crock - I was just wondering where your post was for today, and then when I went to post this I did a preview and saw that you had just written. Glad all is going well with you and that you are staying OP, I see big losses coming your way again, you are doing so great!

Sorry, still no joy with that pole yet, darn it, I wonder where I will find a supplier

MariaLucia - where are you? Are you reading and not posting, I hope so, at least then you will see this and see that you are being missed

Sharon - how are you doing today, and how is little Aiden, much better and a little less clingy I hope. Will try to catch you later for a chat on MSN.

Ok I am going to go get some lunch now, what to have though, decisions decisions Hello to everybody I missed, and bye to all for now,

Hugs,

Ammi