Good luck at TOPS, Joanne! Have my second meeting tomorrow.....can't say that I was a hundred percent this week but I'll be surprised if there's no loss. Went to the store today ands stocked up on "legal" stuff so I'll have more options. Even have a friend to go with me.....I either see her at work or she calls. She's a new friend but it's nice to have someone to talk to about this. Keeps me focused.

Due for two more snowstorms by tuesday next week. Not happy about that. Took today off because of my back. Left early on thursday because my back was bugging me. Felt bad because my boss came in with a bad back......she'd pulled it shoveling snow. Oh well. The only thing I can do it take care of me.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Deb

Grasshopper- I lucked out and lost a pound. Now to keep it up.My problem is portion control mostly..Something for me to work on.. It is good to have someone that can help you as you try to stay legal. In the same time you could be helping them too.When I joined WW several years ago the first thing I did was feed the birds..With all the baggy foods that were not legal.. Now in my plan to lose these last few pounds I try not to eat anything white.. You will be surprised at the results..Remember ,you can eat anything you want within your points..So if you don't eat some of the allowed foods (pasta rice,potatoes,bread)it will still be ok.All you will do is lose belly fat.
My pain in the back is still hanging on. It just takes time.
Hello Angel..
Everybody have a Safe Weekend............Joanne

Where did everybody go? It has been business as always. I had hopes of meeting my goal this week,but, it isn't going to happen. A gain is the sad facts. Back to the drawing board!!I walked yesterday. That was a first this week. I blamed it on the weather and my back. I don't really think that is a good enough excuse.
I am going to see Willie Nelson tonight.. I hope he is still good.
Send me some good vibes. I need them...Joanne

Hi,
Glad to see postings. I had checked back a few times, with no new posts. So, thought maybe it had been desserted. I missed you, my friends. I wonder what happened to Silk??? She hasn't been back since the crash. I hope she's ok.

SIL was to leave Iraq coming back last night, but haven't heard from him. Did find out he wouldn't be going straight to Oklahoma as planned. But, to Kuwait, then later to U.S., then to Oklahoma in a few days. Gina should have heard from him at least, though, by now. I'm getting concerned.

Joanne I hope your back is better. Are you getting to walk any lately? I think about your beach a lot. Seems like it would be so peaceful. I could forget some of my many problems.

Grasshopper hope your back problem has lightened up. The only snow we've had are flurries. But, very cold weather!
It's getting late. I've got a treatment tomorrow to prepare for. I'm already very weak, so probably will take awhile to get back to norm. (whatever that is!) Take care....

Angel- Like you I have checked back several times and found no one here. I know we all have busy lives. At least most do. I for one can make my own time. I do manage to stay busy. I will always be finding time to come here. I have been walking out to the beach as often as I can . The weather this time of the year dictates a schedule. I try to go most days and do walk 3 miles when I do. It always relaxes me. You can't help but renew yourself when you are walking along a beach.I have been working towards my goal. It is a step forward and two steps back this week. We ate out 3 times this week and that always sets me back no matter how careful I try to be..This week my back seems to be a little better. Who knows what next week will bring. Hopefully better.
Grasshopper - How is it going at WW. I hope you are doing well.
I went to see Willie Nelson last night. It was an enjoyable 2 hours. I an amazed at how good his voice still is. We like country music and get our weekly fix every saturday night via Nashville. Grand old Oprey, We usually watch the country music shows that are on TV.
Have a Good Week.

Hi All,

Sorry I've been MIA - AGAIN. Hasn't been a good few weeks. My little sister, who is mentally ******ed, was struck in a hit and run accident on Superbowl Sunday. I've been living at the hospital and inhaling food. Not good for me. Just wanted to say "hi" and let you know that I'm still around.

My sister has had surg. and is doing a little better. Rehab will be a long road.....she's fighting us on a lot of things. Right now the family is considering filing for guardianship. I don't like to do this but she needs the help.

Going to be a rough couple of months ahead. Say a prayer for me.

Hope everyone is doing well. Hope your SIL return is great! What a great Valentines gift.....little late but great all the same.

Deb

Grasshopper...so sorry about your sister. She & all your family will be in my prayers. Take care of yourself during this rough time.

Joanne...Glad you enjoyed Willie Nelson. I've always enjoyed his singing. I've seen a lot of the country singers in person...but, not him.

SIL should be flying out of Kuwait today to the States. Don't know where...just where ever there's a fight. Then, he'll find a flight to Lawton, Oklahoma where Gina is. Yes, would be nice if home by Valentine's Day. That's when he came home from Korea after being gone a year, also. He hadn't been in war, though. Quite different. Hope he's ok....& doesn't have a bad time coping. He was over several of the men who were killed. Including the one in the helicopter that was shot down that was getting to go home to see his wife & new baby. Pray for him.

Gotta go get ready for beauty shop appt. Gotta get beautiful! (I'm afraid it would take more than beauty shop! )

Grasshopper- Your family and sister will will be in my prayers.. Sometimes we have to put emotion aside and do what is the best thing for our family member when they are not able to make the right judgements.. It is not easy but something that has to be done..I had a bad week with my eating this past week .It showed up at the scales.
Angel- It is such a great time when the men can come home from that awful place, if only for a short time. I hate to watch the news ,because every day some of our boys are killed. I try to stay realistic . My G/Sone will going back that way probably by the later part of the year. I thank God every day that he joined the Navy and not the Army. My nephew is soon to make Col. in the army. His father thinks that he will be sent there. He tells me maybe he will be in the Pentagon.I hope so.
I hope you all have a Happy Valentines Day. Joanne

Hi All,

No new news on my sister. Not really sure what to do. She doesn't want my help, is really nasty and up front about that, but I think she needs it. Me? I've been stressed and eating everything in sight. Will have to play it by ear.

Angel, hope your SIL got back okay.......even better if it was in time for Valentines

Hope everyone is doing well.

Deb

Hi..... SIL got home on Valentine's Day!! At 7:30pm last evening! I got to talk to him about an hour ago. He sounded so good. Gina said he had lost a LOT of weight. Was very tired...jet lagged, of course...but, looked great! We feel so relieved.
Yes, I'll be glad when they're all home. Chris's dad is going this week. He's been in Kentucky in training since Thanksgiving. It was a surprise to all, as he's retired, but in reserves. Mixed emotions for his family. He comes back, but his dad leaves.
Joanne, if I knew you had relatives going over there, I had forgotten. I will be holding them up in my prayers. Yes, I check the computer each morning to see what went on the night before. Usually have a few tears to shed for the soldiers & their families as I read of more being killed. Freedom is NOT free. We have courageous military fighting....& some paying the ultimate price!

Grasshopper...Still praying for your sister. And for you. I'm concerned that you're going to get down. I would say don't worry about your eating. Only thing...it's going to be worse on your back if you gain weight. Do take care of yourself.

Well...had a treatment this week...so, still tire easily. I have some pics on another thread, if you want to see them. The board will only let us post each pic once. I don't understand that, but, I can give the link.
We got our first real snow today. I got excited & took pics before any lay on the ground! One is the mailbox where the yellow ribbon stayed for a year for Chris. I'm going to take it down & replace it with a new one for his dad & rest of the military. Other ones are DH & I last night as we were about to go out to eat. He sent me the flowers to the TV station!

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36661

I just replaced the yellow ribbon on my lamp post this week. The other one had faded and got ragged. The boys are still there. We burn a light in our front window every night for a while for them. Red for our g/son ,white for the shipmates,and blue for the ship..
Angel I am glad to hear your sil is home and doing well. I hope they all will be home soon.It really doesn't look like that is going to happen this year.
Grasshopper. I hope your sister is doing better. I hope you are back with your program. I read today that a 30 minute walk every day is really good for us mentally and physically. I don't always get out everyday anymore but as often as I can,3-4 times a week.I always walk for an hour..Maybe that will make up for the 30 minutes a day.
I lost another 1 1/2 lbs this past week. Now the trick is to not gain it back.
I hope you all are having a Great Weekend...Joanne

Hi...

Didn't mean to be gone so long. Been having some personal family problems. I'll post when I can.

Grasshopper...how is your sister? I hope things are better with her. Hope your back is holding up also. We've had a beautiful week with weather, so that helps my aches & pains.

Joanne...I'm going to replace the yellow ribbon on our mailbox, also. I can't think to buy it, until I'm back from town each time. Old age! Spring is finally coming....your beach will probably get crowded for awhile!

Take care...

Angel - The beach has been crowded here for some time. I think everybody tried to excape the cold weather. Nice to see you are still with us...I am doing well. Still have not been able to reach my goal. I seem to be yo yoing ,if there is such a word. My mind set is wanting to remain the same.I am somewhat happy where I am but. dislike the thought I can't get off 4 more stinking pounds...I guess it is called "stinking thinking".
The weather is nice here now. It is supposed to be cool over the weekend..
Hello Grasshopper- How are you? Joanne

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