Its just after noon here. I have a followup appt with my urologist for the kidney stone removal on 2/6 of this year, wish me luck! I have a hereditary stone forming disease and make lots of stones, I had a ct scan on Tuesday, but haven't been able to get it to come up on my computer, so don't know if I have had any more stones form. I love the technology, they put the scans on cd and tell you these are yours to keep, no bringing back the films!
We took a drive almost to Lake MI yesterday to pick up our new pickup, we had been looking for one for weeks, so glad to be done with that.
My nanny daughter is here for the rest of the month, she works for two airline pilots and the dad has taken the rest of the month off, its nice when she is here although sometimes I don't get what I should be getting done and eat way too much when she is here.
Today is the day I weigh myself and I didn't lose this week, oh well, not giving up.
I did get my Amazon order, I needed to order a Bible study book for someone, and ordered a couple of extras, to get free shipping, ha ha, I am sure that is a gimmick they use. I got Geneen Roth's book, Women Food and God and also ordered Fat Chance by Juile Haddon, I heard her on the Intentional Living Radio program-google it if you want to listen to her talk with Randy Carlson and answer questions from listeners. I will pass these on to someone when I am finished reading them.
Well, gotta get ready for that appt.
If I don't make it back in this weekend, have a good one. hubby has it off and although we are going from 80 yesterday to 50 tomorrow there is lots to do on the farm!
Pam

Lazy day here. I have 2 unread library looks that are due on Monday. I usually renew them online. This time I can't because I have had them for 6 weeks. Too many other activities got in the way of reading (gulp! never thought I would say that).

Jane asked about my hearing loss. I have early onset deafness. It started when I was 38 years old. I have nerve deafness and tinnitus. I still can hear some sound, but the frequencies for most conversation is no longer there. I wear hearing aides and can still function in public, but it it wears me out. Part of the reason I got a degree in rehab counseling back in '97 was to help me understand what being disabled means. Now I am disabled and I still don't understand (sometimes).

Terrific. Whining about the hearing loss caused me to burn the bean soup. That will teach me.

Pam - I hope it is good news with the urologist. Living with that kind of pain is not easy. Enjoy the reading and the new pickup. I have never driven a truck in my life. City girl much?

DZ - I weigh once a week on a old fashioned scale at my supermarket. Knowing I will weigh in public keeps me a little more honest. I weigh on Thursdays, because it keeps me from binging on the weekend if I have a gain.

cottage - Slept in today so it still feels like morning to me.

have a good one ladies!

Pam I hope all goes well, my hubby just hat a Ct Scan, he still has stones in both kidneys.

Good Morning:

Had a great day yesterday; walked in the morning (it makes me laugh when I have to drive to find a good place to walk). I found a dirt hill that was a real work out, but there also is a really steep hill that I park near and walk up and down a few times. The people that live there probably think I'm crazy. I cleaned up the garden for a couple of hours and walked in the evening as well. Wish I had the time to do that everyday.

Cottage: Lucky you having Fridays off-unless of course you don't have the weekend off...

Pam: Sorry about your kidney stones--that's got to hurt! Aren't kidney stones more painful than childbirth?

Panda: You are so brave about your hearing loss; reading this makes me realize how we take our eyesight and hearing for granted. I hope your soup wasn't totally ruined.

Have a great day--it's been fun and eye opening getting to know a little about everyone this week. Thanks for the welcome and kind words to this newbie.

Hi ladies,

Doris - I really like getting my exercise outdoors, and it sounds like you do, too. This wonderful weather makes it easy!

Linda - I know what you mean about waiting for the last frost before planting everything. I've got some gorgeous tomato plants ready to go in the ground, but I'm holding off a bit longer.

Pam - yay for getting the new truck! I hope you and your daughter are having a good time. I just got Geneen's book, too! We'll have to read it together! I'm glad you aren't disappointed in not showing a loss this week. Scales can be fickle, so don't give up.

Coralee - thank you for sharing about your hearing loss. ((HUG)) Must be hard to deal with at times, but it sounds like you are a real tropper! Like you, I just love to read, too, and try to do it every day, if only a few pages.

Tammy - I'm so sorry about your husband's kidney stones. Can they do something about it?

Today I spent in Terre Haute with my daughters. We had lots of fun, and the best part was just being with them.

Although I don't usually buy "diet" books anymore, I picked up a copy of Geneen Roth's Women Food and God at BooksaMillion. For some reason, I really trust Geneen, and want to read this. Since Pam has it, too, it will be fun to discuss it here.

The scale was down 1.8 more today, for a total of 18 pounds lost. I did great with the food while I was out of town, and we walked a lot, so that's good.

Toodles for now,

Hello dear people, looking at your thread, I feel that people are kind, non-judgemental and above all supportive. That's what I need right now. I have battled weight on and off for 36 years and though I have lost weight in the past, I get discouraged and fed up after a while and fall out. I have a lot of weight to lose and this is scary. I still have about 175lbs to lose at the rate of at least 1lb a week. Weight has been a formidable foe in the past and it has seemed unsurmountable in the past. But as the Nigerian proverb says: the best possible time to grow a tree was twenty years ago, however the next best time to do so is today. My problem in the past has always been a mind set that failed to grasp that if you don't do something today nothing happens. I was always going to do something about losing weight tomorrow or at the next meal or I plan to exercise tomorrow. Aways next time or tomorrow. This is self-deception or denial. I want to do this for myself in order to enjoy the life that God has given me on this earth. I'm a joyful sociable person but lately, I seem to hiding from people I care about, people from church, old classmates, old friends and this makes me sad. It's as if my life is on hold until I lose weight before I can begin to enjoy life and do things. Do you know what I'm trying to say?
Is there anyone who'd like to exercise but is challenged by bad knees ad body pain. If so what do you do to keep losing? has anyone lost half of their weight especially if they've lost over 100lbs. I have lost 14lbs and have a 174 to go. I currently weigh 341lbs. I'm discouraged just by the sheer enormity of the challenge. I'm an impatient person usually and easily bored. I'm sad at how often I've lost and regained the same measely pounds. Help me please. I know with God nothing is impossible.Help please!

Good evening, Ladies!

I just finished soaking in a lovely lavender scented bubble bath after spending a fun and busy day with 2 of my grandchildren. I love them with all my heart, but I also love it when mommy & daddy come to take them home after having them all day.

Jane and Pam, I'm not familiar with Geneen Roth or any of her books, so you'll have to let me know if you're enjoying that particular book. The few diet books I've ever tried to read were somewhat tedious and I couldn't stay focused on them.

Jane, congratulations on another great weight loss for the week! You're going to be able to treat yourself to a whole new wardrobe for the summer!

Doris, good for you for getting your walking in, and don't worry about what people are thinking. At least you are exercising while they're just sitting around watching you. BTW, I only work M-Th and really enjoy my 3 day weekends.

Pam, enjoy your time with your daughter, and congratulations on the new truck!

Coralee, I'm sorry to hear about your hearing loss. I have trouble hearing certain tones, and especially have trouble understanding people on the phone, so I know how taxing it can be. I'd love to get hearing aids, but our insurance doesn't cover them and they're way to costly, otherwise. I hope your bean soup was salvageable!

Tammy, I hope your husband isn't suffering too badly with his kidney stones. I suffered from them several years ago, and the pain was agonizing. I had arthroscopic surgery to remove them, but I know sometimes ultrasound will help dissolve them.

I'm going to make a nice pot of jasmine green tea and curl up with my book until bedtime. I'm currently reading some light fluff, Lancaster Brides, by Wanda Brunstetter, and I'm enjoying it a lot. The author is a friend of a friend of mine who used to be Amish, and most of her books are about the Amish people. It's a way of life that I admire greatly, although I do appreciate all my modern conveniences.

, Grace of God, and it's nice to meet you! I believe you've come to the right place for plenty of help and encouragement to help you on your weight loss journey. We're all in this together, and it's a huge challenge, no matter how much weight we have to lose. You seem to be well on your way to success with your new way of thinking and determination to succeed, and I believe that with daily prayer and plenty of support here, you can do it! You've already lost 14 lbs, and you only have 41 lbs to go before you are in the 200 lb range! That will happen before you realize it, and you'll be well on your way to your goal! Remember, take it one day at a time, and if you slip, get right back on track. Good luck, and we're always here for you.

G'day everyone just thought I would jump in I ma on this journey again I'm a YO YO dieter from way back but I am determined to stick with it this time I have been doing WW'S online for the last 3mths and I am getting there slowly I have been reading the posts here and there and I have been back and forth from 3fc over the last few years. I look forward to getting to know you all I hail from Peak Hill alittle country town in NSW downunder. I am a mother of 5 grown children and a nan to 11 grandchildren.

Julie

Good Sunday Morning!

Got a lot to do today--getting drop-by visitors so I have to pick up the house before I go work outside. Stopped at my son's house yesterday and helped a little out in the yard. He has a postage stamped sized yard, just right for a single--when I think about all I have to do I am sometimes envious. I also like his house much more than mine but I wouldn't want the house payment.

Cajun: I hope your hubby isn't too uncomfortable--poor guy.

Grace: You have my support and good thoughts. It's tough when you don't feel well enough to exercise. Can you just walk for a very short distance? Even just to the end of your driveway? We all have to start with baby steps. As you continue to lose weight you will build up more stamina.

I've only been here a week but I feel very welcome and supported. Don't stay away from your friends and activities. As great as it is here, you need support from them also.

Cottage: I love to take baths, but I have a hard time sitting down in the bath tub. I guess my legs don't work like they used to.

Hello Aussie: I am a fellow yo-yo dieter. I think my metabolism is totally ruined now. The only thing that works for me is very limited refined carbs and lots of exercise.

Have a wonderful day!

Good Morning Ladies,

A quick one here. I have only been here to pop in and see what is going on and read. Last time I was here didn't look like much was happening and decided to check in today and boy our little thread has grown. I'll have to do some catching up.

1st off to all the Newbies here. I look forward to getting to know you.

Jane I know you are busy and giving up Moderator will free up a lot of time for you. I am glad you decided not to leave the thread. You would have been dearly missed. How is the Geneen Roth reading going? I think from what I read it may be kind of similar to IE. Didn't know if I wanted to read another one. I have IE and The Eden Diet. Please share info. Congrats on your weight loss!!! I'm not doing great in that department, but think I need to get to working my Eden Diet Workbook. I'm so busy with other things that I only did one chapter and I'm in my 1st 30 Day Block. Trying to learn to listen to my body signals of hunger and satisfied.

Linda and Tammy and others

Got the news about an hour ago that our new little grandson was born at 9:25 am and is doing fine. We new he was going to be born early but they were trying to make 35 weeks and he almost made it to 36 weeks. They were concerned about his lungs, but he is here and breathing fine on his own. Didn't have to have any help at all. We will be planning a trip to So. FL either next weekend or the next.

Ladies! Just time for a quick fly-by for now, but

Congratulations! on your new little grandson, Trish! I'm happy that he is fine and all is well!

Julie! It will be fun getting to know you!

Hello Ladies,
Sorry! I've been MIA for a few weeks. Just life! Had a birthday party and had to get the house ready and some extra cooking plans.

Now it's beautiful outside, so I've been playing in the yard a little bit. It has to be really nice to drag me away from my paint brushes.

Been working on my paintings, and trying to see some kind of closure one of these days. I'm getting there. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Jane-- Nice to see you pop in when you can. Yes, I have that Weedin' sign in my yard! To funny! Congrats on the loss!

Welcome all the newbies.

I went to water aerobics 4 times last week. I think that's the most I've exercised in one week in my whole life.

Grace of God-- I have bad knees and hips and water aerobics sure has helped me. I was amazed at the way I can walk after I get out after the class, and for a day or so afterwards. If you have some kind of 4' or deeper pool and some water weights, you might want to give it a try. We bit the bullet and joined the YMCA. They're going to start a special class for ladies and men, who have arthritis. Won't be aerobics, it will be more "range of motion". I plan on taking it plus my other class. I have stiff shoulders too. I need the works!!

Trish-- Congratulations on your new grandson!!

Carol

Welcome all Newbies!!!

Trish Congratulations on the new grandbaby!!!

Well so far one week gone by without a weigh in. That is good news since I am trying to break the scale addiciton. I do get to weigh in this Saturday coming. Again under ate Saturday because we were so busy at work did not have time for lunch or a decent break time so just grabbed a bite here and there, but over ate for supper. Such is my life until after Mother's Day.

Thanks for the concern about hubby, right now there is nothing to do about the kidney stones, he just passes small ones evey now and then, and hopefully as long as they are small and he can pass them, his blood pressure is more under control with the new meds, so that is good, one day we will both be at a healthy weight and be rid of the blood pressure meds.

Have a blessed evening. Tammy

Good Monday morning!

Here we are at the beginning of a brand new week, and let's make it a good one.

Carol, congratulations on getting to your water aerobics regularly! It can be hard sometimes to make exercising a priority. So many other things can get in the way, so good for you! I hope you are enjoying the nice weather and will be able to enjoy it even more, once your paintings are finished.

Tammy, good for you for managing to stay away from the scale! I finally gave mine to my DH to keep in his workshop for weighing his copper. I would really get fed up and discouraged when I knew I had a good week of eating right and exercising, and the darned scale wouldn't cooperate! Now I just judge how I'm doing by the way my clothes fit.

I'm off to the hairdresser's before going to work, so I'd better get going!
Have a great day!