Ammi -- WTG on the loss! You are on a roll!

I'll toot my own horn -- I'm on a roll too! I lost 3 pounds this week, bringing me to 90 pounds lost total -- 30% of my starting weight!! Good grief! I feel like I can see Onederland from here (205), and yet, it is still this mysterious place that seems far, far away!

And if that isn't exciting enough, I think I may be at the point where shopping has gotten significantly more fun (about time!). I am actually fitting into some 16s right now!! (16 "womens" and then only the stretchy ones) and yesterday I bought a "large" top at Land's End!!! (though in most things still and XL). I am hoping that when it comes time to replenish my wardrobe for fall I will have a large selection to choose from!!

Well, I'm at the end of my long weekend and I still haven't done very well posting here have I? We've been pretty busy most days and I've spent a lot of the evenings knitting. I have finished another two scarves. I did most of the red one as we were driving to and from places all weekend and I did the beige one 'listening' to the TV. I'm not good enough yet that I can knit without watching what I'm doing.

This afternoon I actually got my act together and did some housework. I've been using the excuse that I've been too tired on previous weekends to do very much, but I felt pretty good today. Actually, this weekend, ALL three days of it, I didn't nap at all. That is a first for a VERY long time I think. I am SO hoping that the B12 shots are finally working. I'll have to see how I go during the week, after work, to get a better idea.

This is going to be a short teaching week, with some professional development on Friday, but in between will be pretty busy. Wednesday we are taking all of the grade 2 classes to a local aquarium for an excursion, then on Thursday we have our school Cross Country. That won't take up much time, but in between times I have to get some reports written. Oh what fun!

We had a wonderful day on Friday, for our Triple B Day. The kids looked SO gorgeous in their pyjamas and on their blankets or sleeping bags. The principal came to visit us and he wants us to write something up for the next newsletter and give him some photos. The newsletters get put onto our school webpage, so I'll let you know when we have some pics up.

Ammi - Well done on the next 4lbs!!!!! You are SO close to the 200s that you must be able to almost taste them. You are doing such a wonderful job with your new lifestyle. That smile in your photo just seems to get bigger and bigger. Speaking of your photos, you can DEFINITELY tell the difference between the before and current ones. They are actually perfect examples, as you have taken them at the same angle. Many people take them at different angles, and sometimes it is THAT which makes them look different. Yours are almost in the same position, so it is easier to say that there is a definite difference. Your features and certainly more defined, with your eyes being more 'open' and your nose looking narrower. And I would have to agree that you have definitely lost a lot from your chin/neck area. I can't wait to see more photos during the year to see how you are progressing.

Lady Hawke - You have come to the right place if you want support, encouragement and terrific advice. These are some of the nicest people I have ever 'met'. I look forward to seeing more posts from you as you settle in.

Sue Marie - It certainly sounds as though you had your work cut out for you with your yard. I cheated when we bought this house because we don't have any lawn/grass, just lots of paving. We are in a 'battleaxe' block behind another house, so nobody really even notices that we don't have any lawn. We have replaced almost all of the plants with roses, which are pretty easy to look after really. I am thinking of putting some annuals into large pots, but that is about as imaginative as I can get I think.

Kayley - I think that picture is just purrrfect! Now we all just have to BELIEVE it!
You did well not having any marshmallows. I have never had toasted marshmallows, and that is something I am allowed to have, so I may have to try it some day. I've had a bag of marshmallows sitting in the cupboard for a while and haven't been tempted to have any yet, so I may just see how long they last.

Misti - Did you find that recipe? I first made the shepherds pie with chicken mince because I was told that turkey wasn't in season, but I found some in the supermarket the other day, so this time I made it with turkey mince. I haven't tried any yet, but it certainly smells wonderful. I must thank Ammi again for the recipe.

Well everyone, that is about it for me. I am heading off to bed to read and hopefully get a great night's sleep. I ended up buying some bananas again, even though they cost the earth, because I am sure that they help me to have a more solid sleep. I am looking forward when they are a more reasonable price again. Hubby read that the banana growers up north are now getting 20 TIMES the price they were getting previously. That seems like daylight robbery to me. Still, I suppose I am silly enough to still be buying them, so I am partly to blame. Anyway... as I said, before I continued to 'blab' on... I am off to bed. I hope you all have a wonderful week.

Take care,:hug:

Zelma

Hi ladies! I have a busy day ahead of me. First off I am committed to getting in at least 45 minutes of exercise before I do anything else. After that, it's some chores around the house...cleaning, laundry, cleaning out my car, and organizing the garage. It's a real mess in there!!! Oh, and I need to pay my bills too. Can't forget that. So, it's mostly work for me today but if I can get it all done, it will be play for the rest of the week.

Ammi - WGT losing another 4 pounds. You are really on a roll and I am happy for you. :carrot: :cb: :carrot: :cb:

Zelma - Glad to hear those B12 shots might finally be kicking in. It's so funny for me to hear that bananas are expensive there. Here, it's about the cheapest fruit you can buy. Where I am I can usually find them for less than $1 a pound. I never buy a pound because they would go bad before I coudl eat them, but I usually buy 4 or 5 and spend maybe $0.50-$0.60 for them.

Kayley - Add me to the list of Scrubs-lovers too. I just love Dr. Cox and Dr. Kelso. For me they make the show.

Lady Hawke - :welcome2: to this great little group we have here. I look forward to getting to know you better.

wyllen - WOWZA! 90 pounds gone. That is awesome. :bravo: You really are an inspiration to me with the weightloss and your committment to exercise. Plus, in your posts, you just always seem so sane about the whole thing. I want to be like you!!!! :)

OK, off to start my busy busy day!

SueMarie: "setting a date for sure I think" :lol: THAT sounds definite! ;) I'm sure you guys will figure something out. I'm glad that at least now you are ABLE to marry if that's what you choose to do. I know all about being "creative" in order to receive money for school. Been there, did that. :yes:

Ammi: I am able to see when people log into the site. I can't tell where they go or what forums they read, but I can tell when they've been here last even if they haven't posted. Catherine peeked in the first part of April and then again at the end of May. I guess I would suggest if you want to contact her that you PM her and then the next time shee pops in she'll have the message waiting for her.

Hi guys!
Well, it is a pretty dreary day in my heart as well as outside. I thought I was maintaining for the past weeks while I was "off" my routine. Sadly, I did not. I am bck to 334 again. So as I type this I am back to eating my south beach omelete and once again.....ready to try again.

I have been so busy that I let it get in the way of what is important... ME. I have done so well over the past year. I almost think that maybe this is a psycological thing. I made the committment to lose 100 lbs in one year. I need to lose 33 to make my goal by July 22. I think as people notice more and more that I have been wanting to hide it more and more. I stopped exercising which was BAD as well.

So, once again, I am climbing back on this wagon we are all so familiar with and reaching out for inspiration from you all.

I've got work to do... will be back with my personals later in the day.

Brenda :wave:

sorry to hear how things are going. but very glad you are back on program.. it is very hard when you think you have maintained then see a weight gain. i have been trying to lose the same 7 pounds for quite awhile now and it is depressing but we just have to keep trying i guess!

Misti - thanks for the congrats, I can't wait now to lost the last 4 lbs that will take me into the 200s!! How are you this week, have you caught up with all the lost sleep from on the cruise.

Patti - thank you too for the congrats. When you ask me how I got started on WW what did you mean? Why did I start, or how did I cope on the first week or what??

Good for you for keeping off the scales. Maybe if you can keep off them for the whole week they will reward you for your willpower by showing a good loss :D

Heather (wyllen) - :cheer: :bravo: 3 more lbs gone, AND 30% of your original body weight. That sure is something to feel so proud about. Well done you!!!!

Thanks for the congrats to me, I am 4 lbs from the 200s, and 6 lbs from having lost my first 10%. Shame I don't go to a weight watchers group I would get a magnet or something then wouldn't I :lol:

Zelma - oh yes I can taste those 200s now, and I bet knowing my luck that next week when I want to get closer to those 200s I will have my first stall :lol: Oh well, :crossed: that it doesn't happen!

Thank you so much for taking the time to write exactly what difference you see between my two photos. I love that I can see a good change in my face, but it will be even nicer when I can see a similar change in my body :D

So glad that the Triple B day was such a success and I look forward to seeing photos of all the adorable kids. I hope a picture of you will be in the newsletter too :D

Xena - did you get your exercise done? I am the opposite way when it comes to having to exercise. I make sure I do my housework first because I know after exercising I will be dying :lol: So chores first, then exercise. That's the plan, but I haven't done any exercising today. I will make sure I do some tomorrow.

Thanks for the congrats on my loss, I am loving seeing the numbers go down. I have a dial scale and when I first got on it I was at the maximum weight. So it's brilliant to not be near that now :D

Thinthinker - now I know for definite that Catherine is coming here I am not so worried, but I will indeed send her a PM just so she knows I am one of the many that are missing her.

Brenda - :hug: sorry that you had a gain rather than maintained, but you are doing the right thing, you are getting straight back on track. I bet you will lose what you gained by your next WI. You have come so far, and I know you will make it to your July goal (that's my birthday by the way lol)

Ok I have caught up with replies now, think I will turn on my messengers and see who wants to chat until tea time :D Bye for now,

Hugs,

Ammi :grouphug:

is the 22nd your birthday??? MINE TOO!!!!!
Cool!

I'm very far behind, but I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm still alive...had to make an emergency trip outta town Thursday morning, so I'll have some catching up to do. I don't have time this morning, but I'll try later tonight.

Ammi how did you cope and what kinds of foods did you eat?

Good morning everyone! On Saturday, my oldest daughter (5) wasn't feeling well, and started having trouble breathing, so I took her to the ER to find out she was having an asthma attack :( After 3 hours of treatments, we got to come home. It was the first time she's had asthma, so it was very scary for me, but I was really proud of how well she did. :cool: Anyway, the ER doc said for her not to exert herself too much until we meet with her regular doc (this afternoon) so we just hung out at home yesterday instead of going to the park as planned. Hopefully the doc will be able to explain it all to me, right now I'm just telling her to sit down and draw LOL :D I'm just too nervous at this point to let her ride her bike or run around.

Just wanted to say Congrats to those who have lost!!! :carrot: Keep up the good work, Ladies!

I'm going to go draw pictures with my girls :D

LOL! I have tried this before with less sanity, fighting with myself every step of the way. I guess I'm not this time! It just seems more... doable? Not every day is like that, but most days I feel like I'm the one in control. I gotta tell you, it's an awesome feeling and I hope I get to keep it!

Ammi -- Maybe you could make yourself a magnet?? :)

Brenda -- Welcome back on the wagon (there's plenty of room!). Don't let your lack of recent progress derail you. Don't even worry if you make 100 pounds in a year or not... it's impressive to lose 67 pounds in a year!!!! Just keep on keeping on...

BTW, I started in the middle of July and am 90 pounds down... I've wondered if I will make 100 pounds in a year, but I've decided to do nothing special to try to get to that goal. If I do it, great, if not, that's okay too.

After all, does it matter if I lose 100 pounds in 52 weeks or 56? or even 80? or 200? No. What matters is that I find a new lifestyle in which I KEEP the weight off for good.

I grew up with asthma (mostly gone now!) and it can be really scary. The good news is they have a lots of great treatments and it can be managed really well if it turns out to be chronic! Good luck!

Lexorbea~ Scarey isnt it? I remember the first attack I had at age 12. Now they don't happen frequently and I usually know the triggers so I can prepare. If she starts having them more frequently, keep a journal. I know now that wood smoke is my biggest trigger so when we go camping or walking in the crisp evening air I need to make sure that I am equipped with my inhalers. There have been times when it was touch and go whether or not I would make it home in time.

Hope you feel better after your appt with the doctor!

Brenda :wave:

well said Heather! And I feel that way too. The trouble is that I KNOW that I was/am capable of acheiving that. But I fell off and now am suffering with the bumps and bruises.

Brenda :wave: