Hello ladies! :wave:

Ok, so I had a big huge post typed out and my computer decided to eat it. Ack! I am having a serious case of the Monday's today! :devil: Gonna make this short in case it gets hungry again....

I am struggling. BIG. I have always had issues with bingeing and had managed to get it under control for some time now. For whatever reason it's decided to appear now, this first week of the challenge. Every morning is the same, I wake up excited and ready to have a super great OP day. Then before I know it, I've run completely off the rails and into the ditch. So frustrating! Then, to make it worse, AF has reared her ugly head and is kicking my arse. I swear, why do we have to endure this monthly curse when we clearly do not want it! lol .....

So, anywho, today I begin anew and PRAY that I can manage just one day of staying OP.

I am off to read some of Bob's book and try and get my film developed from my meeting with "HIM" a few weeks ago. You'd think that a chance meeting with my idol Bob would have kicked me into total submission and into doing whatever he said, right?????? :dizzy:

♥danielle

Vanetta, your family is in my thoughts. I have to agree, to have lived a fun-filled, active life into your 90's is simply amazing. I will pray that she stays comfortable thru all of this. I have to tell ya lady, your humor is really appreciated and I look forward to reading your posts every day. I have no doubt in my mind that you will reach your goal, you seem very focused and aware of what you want and how to get it. KUTGW!!

Andi, aw I'm sorry you're so sore! That Marty, who knew he could be such a brute, huh? ;) I hope you find some relief with the meds, even tho I think right about now a long hot soak in a jacuzzi is what you really need! :hug:

Gaia, sorry to hear about the mouth situation! Good for you for finding foods to keep you on track. So easy to just throw in the towel and eat whatever, isn't it? you're doing fab!

Briesy, WTG on the loss!!! :woohoo: Chin up girl, you're doing great!!! I am like a child too actually, hence the reason why I think I struggle so much! Hhmm, maybe I need to give Jenny a call? LOL

Karen, hang in there hon with all those goodies! You can do it! Remember you are stronger and better than any old dessert! I should take a page outta my own book, shouldn't I? :rolleyes: lol

Rach, *bows down low*, wow, getting in exercise even at 10pm!!! I am not worthy! Seriously, that is some real dedication! That, is what is going to get you to your goals!!!

Jen, :wave: Open house???......do tell.......

Diva, hey girlfriend! Sorry about the knee lady. Hey, but I need the heating pad now for MY cramps, so send it over, will ya? ;)

Rosa, so glad you're having a fantastic week OP!!!! :carrot:

Good morning ladies! Well not much time to do personals today. I have a ton of homework to get done and then the housework and then get ready to go to Portland area for the weekend. Hoping I can keep my eating in check over the weekend. TOM has really messed with my weight this week. Wouldn't ya know it. Oh well, just gotta keep truckin along. Well I hope everyone has a great day!!!

To everyone that I didnt get to: Sorry, my computer is acting up... so gonna have to cut it short for now. I just wanted to let all of you girls know how inspiring and motivating you all are for me. I think it is what's keeping me going right now, especially when I've been feeling like I simply can't do this. Thank you for sharing your days with me, it has helped alot! :grouphug:

♥danielle

Hi Teamies,

Sorry I haven't been on at all lately. My laptop is broken for good, am very busy at work and have lots of band camp stuff to do right now. But I try to sneak in here and read entries now and then. Hopefully next week will be better for joining in. I look forward to getting to know y'all.

Good Luck with the challenge. I know we are all going to lose like crazy.

Originally Posted by Andi18:
I am extremely sore today. I'm hoping their are not calories in Tylenol and Ibuprofen because I am ABUSING them today at work. My lower right side of my back down through my right leg are in PAIN! I wish I had a heating pad. :( Think this is from boot camp on Tuesday. I probably should not have gone running last night but I did. Should have probably swam laps instead.

Bless your heart. I hope you feel better soon. :hug:

Originally Posted by Andi18:
Okay BOB!!! ;)

LOL! Just channeling my higher power!

Originally Posted by ksk571:
Oooo - me thinks someone may get a tongue lashing on another forum! ;)

I used to be thin as a rail. I was never rude or judgemental of overweight people (as far as I can remember....at least never verbally). It's very interesting how one's views change when you become a member of the overweight population. I really cannot believe how rude people can be about other's weights. Did anyone see that Dateline (or some similar show) about some controlled experiments of some actors being openly rude to an overweight actress (also an experiment participant) in order to watch passer-byers reactions? It was very upsetting and disturbing.

About 8 years ago, I was in a relationship with an emotionally abusive SOB. I was probably a size 8-10 for most of that relationship. He was constantly telling me that I was fat because I was lazy. (I'd kill to be that size again....getting closer though ;)) I made the mistake of taking him to dinner with some of my friends and their husbands. He leaned over to me the entire dinner to make comments about how could I stand looking at my fat friends?, commenting on how much they were eating, etc. He was such an :censored:! Ok - it's been a long time since we've been together and I'm not sure where that rant came from but I believe it's over now!

Oh what an a$$! Glad you are rid of him. I'm going to try and be good @ that other place because I am on TOM and I know I am extra irritable, lol! But I know exactly what you mean. I used to be a little skinny mini too and never made fun of overweight people, or even thought of it to be honest. I was just me! But I have been badly mistreated by the "public" since becoming overweight. I am either picked on or go unnoticed. I feel invisible a lot, but it's getting better. :)

Originally Posted by ksk571:
Happy May Day Everyone! I can't believe it's May already. One of my co-workers decided to bring goodies to work for May Day. Unfortunately, I have not been a good girl, so tomorrow will be day 1 OP. :o I don't know why but just one taste of sugar sends me on a binge. I just cannot do moderation. I admire those of you who can, but I am not one of those people. I do some sugar free sweets but struggle with moderation on sugared sweets. Oh well, what's done is done and I'm moving on. It would be helpful if everyone else in the office would do their part to get rid of the goodies :devil:, but I seem to be devouring the majority of them myself. I'm trying to figure out if my binge is emotional eating. I really cannot find a reason and I think it's just because it tasted so good. I am now on a sugar high. :( edited to add: what stinks is that the scale was down today - so what's my problem that I thought this would be okay?

Yanno, I am the same way, which is why I stick to eggs or cheerios for breakfast, because the cheerios only has 1 little gram of sugar in a serving. I LOVE Special K (fruit & berries & The Cinn pecan) but they have more sugar, and if I start my day with sugar, I will mess up the entire day. Sad isn't it? Sigh....

Originally Posted by Diva:
Oh what an a$$! Glad you are rid of him. I'm going to try and be god @ that other place because I am on TOM and I know I am extra irritable, lol! But I know exactly what you mean. I used to be a little skinny mini too and never made fun of overweight people, or even thought of it to be honest. I was just me! But I have been badly mistreated by the "public" since becoming overweight. I am either picked on or go unnoticed. I feel invisible a lot, but it's getting better. :)

Okay, just a clarification....did you mean good or god? ;)

It was an awful relationship and the emotional side of being overweight has been difficult, but I believe both have made me a more accepting, better person. I hope that if I ever enter into another dating relationship, that I will be a better partner because of it. I'd like to believe that I would not allow myself to be treated poorly again and I would better appreciate a kinder guy than I would have prior to my crappy relationship.

Hey Ladies....

Diva, About this Diety complex you have ??????????????????????????

MEAN PEOPLE :censored:

Hun E. - Did you get beads that read WWBD (what would bob do) to work into your red bracelet?

Clarification needed please....What is the cut off time for posting weights for the week? I'm sure it is out there on the FAQ or something, but it's Thursday and I don't want to search. Last challenge it was by 22:00 Eastern on Mondays.

Again, thanks to everyone for their kind words/thoughts and prayers.

HA! Vanetta how did you know! WWBD is totally my motto in the church of Bob!

Cutoff for weigh ins are Monday 11:59 pm EST

Originally Posted by ksk571:
Okay, just a clarification....did you mean good or god? ;)

It was an awful relationship and the emotional side of being overweight has been difficult, but I believe both have made me a more accepting, better person. I hope that if I ever enter into another dating relationship, that I will be a better partner because of it. I'd like to believe that I would not allow myself to be treated poorly again and I would better appreciate a kinder guy than I would have prior to my crappy relationship.

LMAO! I Do that chit ALL the time! I fixed it..I meant GOOD!:dizzy:

Originally Posted by Vanetta:
Hey Ladies....

Diva, About this Diety complex you have ??????????????????????????

I am not right. LOL!;)

Hello All.

I have noticed most people here are all about Bob. Anyone all about JILLIAN?? I love her!! Don't get me wrong, Bob is a total hottie...but I would take Jillian anyday!