Hi ladies,

Good luck with the toy drive, Holly. If I remember correctly, that is a big to do for your bikers. Such a great thing for the children.

Kathleen, I don't do bats well. We used to go fishing in late evening, years ago and bats would fly over head. I hated it. I had tons of hair back then I would always put on a hat.

I am doing ok, not great but ok. Football preseason is here, that makes me happy.

I keep reminding myself that there is an end to this waiting. It should happen this month.

Jennifer is so busy this month. She graduates with her Masters degree this month. She started a new job this past week. At the end of the month, she is going to Europe on vacay.

That's about it. Much love to all.

Hey ladies,

I am checking into purchasing a mobile home in Richland Washington. I called about it today and even though I won't be moving until later next month, I put in a low offer of $14,000. The home has been on the market over 100 days. They are asking $19,000. We'll see what happens, at least I tried.

My daughter was kind enough to give me $200 to offer them earnest money.

I'll let you know what happens over the next few days.

Preseason football is on right now. I'm happy.

Much love to all.

I am looking at this mobile home, to buy.

http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...4_M25019-57196

Wish me luck.

Jennifer had a busy day today. She moved to her new apartment.

Ruby kitty is not happy. She got spanked when she swatted at poor blind Hank.

Hank and Feelix are doing well.

Much love to all.

I forgot to say welcome to Fatdoesntdefineme in my last post! Welcome to the thread please let us know how you're getting on!

And welcome hydrawoman!

Holly so glad you guys got rid of the bat! Not a fan myself - I'd have probably burned the house down rather than deal with it how did the toy drive go? Hope you enjoying a well deserved rest after organising it

Kathleen how have you all been getting on since your trip to Ireland? Have you been getting out in your pool much?

lisa good luck with the mobile home! It looks like a really good size. Can't believe you're moving next month! I really hope you get all your loose ends tied up in time, you deserve a break!
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The nutritionist didn't get back to me, so I'll look into someone else. I thought I'd try out the whole 30 diet for 3 days last weekend, but I dropped 3lbs, so I decided to keep it going. I've only lost another 1/2lb since It's very restricted, I'm hoping like you guys say, the changes are on the inside and they'll appear later.

Can you believe that my OH has lost 18lbs in the last 3 weeks? It's really unfair, we've been eating the same stuff, only he's had more cake than me

We really think my OH's gran might have dementia. Her memory lapses have gotten beyond the little things - she hasn't paid any bills since March, and she's not been showing up for her hairdressers appointments, and she's confused who she's talking to. We really hoped it was just stress, any time I've tried to talk it through with anyone, they've dismissed it as age and the stress of her son having died last year. We'll get her to the doctor soon for a diagnosis.

Hi Everyone! Thank you to everyone who read and commented on my posts. I appreciate the feedback

So, as my post indicates, I'm trying something new. I won't go into the details of it (and I will explain why) but I will reflect on what is so new about this time.

I've come to realize that my personality loves to focus on the details. So much so that I can fall into rigid thinking habits very easily. Rigidity gets tricky when all sorts of mental and behavioral forces push and pull at me. Eventually, the stronger force wins every time. In the past, I have made lists - and posts - outlining the details of my plan hoping that it will strengthen my willpower over food. It doesn't.

So, suffice to say, I am going to focus on what I am doing differently in the hopes that it will increase my chance of weight loss success.

So here's what is different this time:
- My husband is doing this with me. In fact it was his idea.
- I can eat as much as I want.
- The goal is to eat when you're hungry and stop when you're full.

Basically, I am practicing mindful eating. We'll see what happens. Wish me luck!

Hi Coop,
Yeah, I'm going to be soo busy the next few weeks. Gotta line up movers tomorrow.

My check is ready, ladies. I am picking it up tomorrow. Its been a hellish wait.


Much love to all.

Sorry I've posted so much but things have finally moved along.

I got the check from moms estate this morning. I actually, finally, have money in my savings.

Im not over the moon but its just really nice.

Hello ladies!!

Lisa SO good to see you here as you must be feeling better about things wow so another move so soon, best wishes with your bid! that kitchen looked really nice. Congrats to your daughter on her Master's degree! and YAY for finally getting that check!! Yes the Toy Run is one of our big 2 events this year and it went great!

Coop that is sad news about OH's grandma and dementia Very sad!! but great news on OH's weight loss, wow it isn't fair is it but congrats to him. And to you for sticking with it. Hope you can find a nutritionist who works well with you!

ThinkAgain Your mindful eating program sounds good! and oh boy I agree that it helps so much when your partner is doing the same thing. I love making lists also besides the satisfaction of crossing things off with each accomplishment, I like the writing part also. Wishing you luck!

Kathleen You were so thoughtful in your last post, writing personals to everyone, but you didn't say anything about yourself! what is going on in your life

I am loving summer as much as I possibly can, every second and spending every second outside that I can. I talk to my plants and just love being outside so much . Been riding to work alot more too, the weather has been cooperating. Oh forgot to mention other big news..our mortgage is paid off!!!! yeah we got it in 1986 and all those years of paying and now it's ours!!
and I got a new-to-me car!! A Ford Five Hundred, 2007, in great condition, it's all wheel drive, so with some good snow tires, it will be awesome in winter. And it looks nice too

Hi holly, hi ladies,

No mobile home, it would have taken too much of my money.

I bought a used car yesterday. I'll post a pic soon. Paid cash for it. I really like it.

Much love to all.

I hope I'm posting the right place, I'm new to this site. I'm bipolar 1 w/ schizoaffective disorder. I am on disability and can not work so I have a lot of down time. I have taken meds for going on 25 years now and they've all caused weight gain, but I've been on the same meds for a few years now and they've been working great and my weight has actually been at a good place with some effort on my part. My problem is on June 5 my husband started a 12hr 3rd shift job which has left me alone for what seems likes days at time once you factor in his time to recoup and sleep. Any of you with bipolar knows what happens when your routine changes...I've been thrown into a depressed tailspin. I know it sounds so dramatic, but in all sincerity, my world has completely changed and I'm not handling it well. Through no fault of my husband I now feel "tied" to the house and I haven't gone to the gym since June 10! I used to go every day. Now I'm just stuck and feeling weighed down...figuratively and literally. I find myself eating at night when he's gone even though I'm not the least bit hungry...I just feel hollow. I'm even snacking during the day, something I haven't done in a very long time. I just don't know what to do. I've had all of this stuff under control for such a long time and now it's just going sideways. I've gained 9.7lbs since June 23...yep, I weigh myself every single day😐 Anyway, I googled weight loss support groups today and came upon this great site. What do you guys do when you suddenly find yourself "out of control" of your situation? I know curling up under a blanket with a brownie isn't helping me🤢 Thanks for allowing me to post😊

HEY EVERYONE

It's Jessica (Former Username JesikaBeth). For some reason I was locked out of 3FC and had to create a new user name. Dunno what was up with that, but here I am! LTNS! I have missed ya'll

How is everyone doing?? I hope well!

Things here are pretty good. We just got back from a cruise - we vacationed to The Bahamas! and OMG it was AH-mazing. Not only that, it was a much needed antidote to the burn-out I was experiencing

In really great news -- I passed my licensure examination with flying colors I have about 450 intern hours left to complete (out of the 4,000 requirement) and then I submit all of my stuff to the state and wait for technicalities to become fully licensed. I should be fully licensed by the end of this year/beginning of next - and ready to go! Yeah!

It's been just over 7 months since my mom passed away, and I'm doing better and moving through the grief. Still, though, I have many moments I think "I have to text mom", or something of the like, and then I remember I can't. Strange that still happens. My mom and I did not have a very good relationship (mostly due to her severe mental illness), but I miss her each and every day.

I am switching psychiatrist's (again). I had been seeing my psychiatrist for 20 years, and switched because it became just too inconvenient (waiting time to see her was on average 2 hours+, plus it was hard to coordinate with my work schedule), so I had switched to a recommended psychiatrist who has an office around the corner from where I live. COME to find out, he closed that office and I had to drive to his other location about 45 minutes from where I live and 45 minutes in the other direction from where I work, plus no Friday hours, so I've been having to leave work early on Tuesdays once a month. That paired with a couple of other things that just don't sit right, and I have decided to switch again. Ugh. SO, I found an established psychiatry group about 5 minutes from my house WITH Friday hours (I'm off work on Friday's.) So much much more convenient, and hopefully it'll work out - especially since it's for medication management and I'm pretty stable.

Not much else is up here. Work and back on the dieting wagon... Time to take off these 20 pounds I gained since mom passed away

Be back soon! Today is my Friday at work *double yay!!*

Hey all. How's things? I'm going to try be back. I don't really know where to start... or where to go after that. Weight is up. Mood is down. I can't let go of Chase. my husband had a heart attack on May 28th, now he has a really good excuse not to work. I was close to ending it before that. That's partly what triggered it. Now I've "saved his life" and he's all lovey dovey. He's not cleared by the doctors to work yet but he's says he's still looking. If he actually gets a job and then has an accident or another heart attack at work all insurance would be null and void. Isn't that nice. He wants a job now because we have a foster dog that he wants to keep and I told him we can't afford her. She's a beautiful grey and white pit bull and I love her dearly. He says the day after he gets a job we're signing the adoption papers. He says she's not the only reason but you have to wonder why he's suddenly so eager... supporting himself and us wasn't enough motivation? Who knows. I'm almost done. I want to run so bad but I can't get my fat arse off the couch.

hello ladies...

I am new yet old... I was here in 2005 for awhile and lost about 40lbs... I tried coming back in 2009 but I didn't have a computer so it was to hard to get one and this time I have an iPad so I can actually get online... I'm the only person I know that doesn't want a computer.
So the reasons I came back is the one... My depression and anxiety are at an all time high and I knew that considering I got the support and advice I needed from a bunch of great ladies and it was nice to be able to talk to people that understand what I'm going through and two because I have gained so much weight since 2006 when I was 129lbs and I am not at 202 lbs and I was at 225lbs in January and I can't seem to lose it the way I use too... I keep going between losing a little and gaining what I've lost.... I think or I should say I know a lot of it is because of all the stress I've been under and the fact that my anxiety is causing me panic attracts constantly... and I'm over eating and also smoking again as a way to cope but that doesn't always work... basically I need help and a good support system...

Purefire!! I remember you back in the days of hopeforme, momof4under5, Buddly...!! I'm sorry you're having anxiety and panic attacks Please do come here for support and friendship!!