Finally I have found the chat thread!

Bette-I am out of work also. My husband has a good job so things are not desperate for us so it has actually been a nice break for me. I do worry about getting another job though. In the meanwhile, I am making a serious effort to lose weight so it has been nice to have time and energy to exercise and make my own meals at home.

Aclai-That stinks about the WW franchise policies. I use the 3fatchicks site to help keep me motivated but I can see why you would miss your meetings.:(

Went out for dinner at the mexican restaurant and ordered my tried and true meal and did not realize I had to ask for no cheese. I apparently did in the past. I was so disappointed to have to eat my meal with all those extra calories for cheese. Sigh. Otherwise I was on plan today. Still waiting for the scale to move. Hopefully soon. I went shopping today and I am between two sizes. I really need to lose another 5 pounds so I can wear the next size comfortably.

Wow-sounds like many of us are going throguh some stressful times. Hopefulyly we all learn how to manage without using our trusty stand-by:FOOD!
This week and next are crazy busy with end of the year activities.
It's birthday party palooza today, I currently have 4 girls sleeping over for my daughters birthday party. My son is at a sleepover birthday & has another birthday to attend tomorrow. We have community picnic tomorrow as well.

Whew- I'm tired just thinking of it all. Next week is the last week of school and then it gets more stressful, trying to keep the kids entertained and sync my work schedule as well.
Eating has been mediocre at best, the weather has been cool, overcast & rainy which has put me in a grumpy mood. Luckily the scale has been forgiving.

Shan- you can do it! Good luck with the studying. Is the test to be certified in the US or SK?

r3yna09-hope your son is feeling better.

2phat-good job on the hike. WTG!

-where in MN are you? I grew up just west of Mpls in Minnetonka.

Bette- sorry to hear about your job. You have a lot on your plate. Stay strong

Ashley- that bites about WW. You'd think they'd want to help all members- franchise or not. I was an online member for about 3 months & once I learned the tools to calculate points, I quit paying the dues & relied on 3 fat chicks and other weight loss sites. You can do it!

Teresa- glad you found us!

Terapet- mmmm, cheese. Mexican food is my favorite, so I allow myself a splurge every few months, cause I want the real deal!

Mel- It's a certificate to be certified in the states, but is also recognized in SK. Plus, in order to get my visa for the new school that hired me, I have to have the certificate. So it's really a big deal.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend!

hi ladies hope u are all doing good

Morning

Well my WI this morning was great! I lost about 5lbs this week...Last Sunday's weight was 180.4, todays weight 175.8:D Im sure next weeks weight loss won't be as much since it was TOM last week...will see. Im so proud of myself this week!!

Were taking the kids to see Toy Story 3 this evening, can't wait. This is the first 'family' movie we have seen together. I think my son(5) will sit still for toy story3;)

DH wants to go out for Supper today so I'm going to bump up my calories so I can allow it(without feeling restricted)

Have a Great Fathers Day/ Sunday!:)

misspriss-:woohoo: 5 pounds is awesome!

CAUTION: WHINE ALERT. My weight loss has slowed to a crawl. The scale keeps hovering around the same number. Up and down, up and down. I am carrying a lot of weight on my waistline and I am just so tired of it. I am trying so hard. I swear I say no to everything. I know the next 10 pounds will make a serious dent in this paunch so I am just so anxious to see it go!!!!
Thank you for letting me get that out. Now back to working on patience and composure.:D

Good Luck on the weigh in today girls. GO RED! :cheer2:

I am down 4 lbs today! WOOOHOOO!! Yesterday when I weighed it was the same and I thought to myself there is no way this can be right ( I haved worked hard though...)

GO RED TEAM:carrot::carrot::carrot:

CanadaMel- were you talking to me or is someone else here from MN also?

Hiya all! Hope everyone is having a good Father's Day.

I posted a 2lb loss this week and hit a new decade this morning. I'm so excited about it (I've been in the 190's since mid-Feb...), and so close to that 50 lb mark, so I rewarded myself with a new BodyBugg. :) I got it from QVC since they are doing everything for 5 easy payments today. I'm anxious to see their online program since I am going to switch from WW online to it. (A year long subscription was included!)

BlueEyes - Congrats on your WI - good job!!

TeraPet - You're so close, just stay persistent! Jillian Michaels has some tips for the last 10-15. Limiting sodium was the only one I can remember off the top of my head. I'll see if I can find where she posted that recently. Update: Here is the link to the JM info... the last 10

MissPriss - That is awesome! You blew through one decade and got halfway to the next! Too cool!

Congrats everyone for the losses this week. I'm down 2.7lbs this week. I thought I wasn't going to have a loss at all so having such a large loss is awesome! 9 days and I'm home in the USA!

WOOHOO!

Reminder: You must weigh in before 10pm AST (i.e. 2hours and 5 minutes from my current post) or you will use a freebie.

Members who have used one freebie:
tinabinab
aclai4067
ChopperChick355
misspriss78
2phatinvictoria
xMeaganx
JennieLeeAnn
rosetta
fitin10
r3yna09
Passionista

Members who have used two freebies and will be eliminated as an official member if they don't weigh in next week:
Tiffieturtle
chunkyhoney
TatianaHdz
Beautyandthebeast
Purplefirefly
verndern
bette k


If anyone has any questions, please feel free to email my inbox here on 3fc. Good job this week team! Though, it is a little sad to know we went from having 40+ members to now only have 34. I hope everyone knows we are all in this together and just because your not an official member, you can still participate and we can all continue to support each other through our journeys.