I just tried it again and it worked this time!!! it must be the 3fc gods!!!

I'm new to this board and I'm getting ready to get back on the weight loss train as soon as Christmas is over so thought I'd stop by to join you all since I'm 55 and not getting any thinner with time <lol>
Rie From your stats you started about the same weight I am can you tell me how you lost all that weight and how long it's taken. I'd love to know!


Happy Holidays Everyone

Welcome gemi2. Jump right in and chat.

I'm in a big rush today but I took time to read all the posts but just can't do personals right now. Hope everyone is doing well.

Freda just wanted to send prayers your way as your DH and family goes through such a trying time.

Must clean up the house and dust off the dining room table. Have had it set so long it needs dusting. LOL

Hopefully, I'll make it back sometime the weekend.

Have a joyous and happy Christmas.

Hey GGs,
Right now I feel like one of those “friends” that you never hear from until they need something. I’ve been busy getting all ready for Christmas, & haven’t even bothered to take the time to check in & see what all of you are doing. And now here I am, back, when I need something. But…… I sort of feel like my world is falling apart, & I’m hoping talking with y’all will make me feel a little better. I found out Fri. morning that my SO is interested in another woman, someone from work. And, it looks like we’ll be splitting up, but we haven’t worked out any details yet. Even though we’re not married, our finances are all tied up together. And, I can’t live on the small income I get from my two rental mobile homes, so I will have to find a job, soon! I really did not see this coming, & I think I’m sort of in shock right now.

My friends & family, & my SO’s daughter & stepson are all as shocked as I am. We all (including his kids) think he’s an idiot & a jerk, but that’s not a whole lot of consolation right now. (Maybe it was dirty of me to immediately inform everyone, & turn them against SO, but I felt like I needed all the support I could get.) And, surprisingly, DSD seems almost more upset than me, & is very mad at her father.

The last few years, anytime I had a nightmare, it was always that my SO had left me. Then I’d wake up & realize he was still here, & that everything was ok. Now I’m living in my nightmare, & there’s no waking up. Since everything is all planned for having Christmas dinner here, & most of the food is already prepared, the show will go on. After that, who knows - I’ll just have to take this one day at a time.

NCNancy

Nancy - I am very sorry to hear of your impending break-up. This is very hard to deal with, especially around the holidays. You know you can come here and vent with us anytime. Just don't burn any bridges. Even though you aren't married on a piece of paper, your relationship is similar to a marriage. I don't want to give you false hope, but it's possible that this is like a mid-life crisis. The grass looks greener ....etc but in time he may see that it's not really what he wants. Office romances don't usually pan out. Also, the holidays have a way of making things seem more romantic. It just might not be what it seems.

Otherwise, go on as usual. Don't kiss his butt, but have your holiday celebration as if nothing is wrong. If this does end up being a permanant break up, you will get through it. You have family to help you and they care about you and so do we.

Chickadee - There will always be people like the guy at work who is causing his own problems with his bad eating habits. You are setting an example which is the best thing you can do. I am a carboholic, so I understand how he feels, but I do notice a drop in my blood sugar when I'm diligent. I like whole grain, but dh doesn't, and I don't buy it just for me. When I eat bread, it is usually white bread, but I try to limit it. Such as, a sandwich is made on a slice of white bread cut in half instead of a bun.

Donna - Yum, grilled cheese and tomato soup. A favorite winter meal for me. Right now they have me on a low fiber/high carb diet and I think I will take advantage of that and have a grilled cheese for lunch today! Hopefully I can get back to my usual eating after the new year.

You are right about how the weight seems to slip back on, much easier than it came off. It will be up to me to make sure that doesn't happen. When I was starting through this surgery process I made a promise that if I got through this successfully I would get serious about losing the rest of this weight and being healthy. I need to find a way to keep reminding myself of that promise.

Maryea - You did very good on your diet, but when you follow a set diet plan that eliminates certain foods, you always run the chance of gaining once you go back to regular eating. At least you were able to stick with it. I can never stick with a plan like that. I end up eating something that's not on the diet and fall off the wagon. I can only lose by eating any and all foods in moderation and watching portion sizes. I lose slowly, but I rarely binge because I am not feeling deprived of any food. Right now I really could go for some of that home-made bread you made! LOL

Marie - I hope you doggie is alright. That must have been scary. We had a dog who used to have seizures. I like your hair! Very pretty! I have curly hair and I always try to get some of the curl out. I bought one of those rotating irons. It was $99 but I had a 30% off coupon from Kohls so I got it at a good price. But I can't use it. Never thought of this, but because I am left handed, when I hold it with my left hand the barrel rotates upward instead of downward. When they show it on TV, someone else is styling your hair, so it works for them. But it's so heavy, it's too awkward to try to hold it in my right hand. Someday I will give it another try, but I will probably end up giving it to my step-daughter. I might look into one of those rotating styler/dryers.

Nancy ~ So sorry to hear about the troubles with your SO. Don't even worry about coming here to vent. You are one of us and we care about you and are here for you.

Good Morning GG's,

Nancy. I'm sorry you're goign through such a hard time. This time of year is supposed to be so happy, but it's terribly stressful anywat. I agree with Carol, it might just be a "fling". Office romances seldom work. You get the good without finding out about the bad. He may be very sorry, very soon. In the mean time, he is a louse for putting you through this. I vote we all come up and "shake some sense into him".

My BIL passed away Friday morning. He was in Hospice at home. We were there untill they called all the family in to say goodby, left around 6 in the morning. Came home and slept awhile. I'm still tired. Stress probably. Very bad family situtation. He had a little dog and it was so sad watching her. They had gotten her a new toy for Christmas and gave it to her. She unwrapped it and took it to show to him. She laid down beside him and put her head on his hand. It was heart breaking.

We celebrate on Christmas Eve, and I have to work tomorrow, So wanted to Wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas. You are all very special people and I thank God for bringing you into my life.

Freda

This site is so irritating, I have a hard time reading the post, just skimming over them takes forever with that stupid hour glass and hard time scrolling. Marie...you first suggested using foxfire for here only and google chrome for everything else. After Christmas you'll have to tell me how to use both. I thought you could only have one browser? I'm so tired of this, it just started happening a few days ago.Donna and Val, do you both use two browsers also?