Hi MyGirl,

Have a limited time connection so must make this fast. I hope you and everyone else on this thread are doing ok
in light of what happened last week. I am not doing so well and have to do everything several times over again
just to get anything done. I don't understand what would cause such hatred against another human being. I don't
think I want to understand. It is unfortunate that our help resources are all so overwhelmed. Hope you all can
take a little at a time and trust that there is good and love in the world, we just have to realize it and spread it
around as much as we can.

Jennifa

216/losing steadily/170

Hi everyone,

Wow we are not posting much lately. Thanks MyGirl for bringing our thread up to the top. We could get lost LOL. I been doing pretty good, some tense moments now and again, my 17 year old daughter is giving me problems. She just doesn't understand why I would rather not have her attend a rock concert in Chicago on Fri. The fact that she is only 17 and they would have to stay over night and the two guys she is going with and the other girl love to drink and of course are legal age to do so. KIDS!!!! Anyway, after being through what I have been I try real hard to not let anything get me back to that point. Sometimes it is easier said than done. On a brighter note I have a litter or Shihtzu puppies and they are a lot of fun and so cute!! Hope everyone is doing well and hope you are able to post more often.

Daytona

Hi, everyone~
It sounds like everyone is trying to get back to normal. I live in Baltimore, so the only thing we are trying to get used to is the building of baracades around the police department and at times there were policemen standing on street corners with submachine guns. It's calming down now.
I went to church to have my picture taken for the next directory and it was a real shock to see myself as I really am. I look in the mirror and only see parts of me--the parts I want to see--and the rest becomes invisible. Now I see what others see and suddenly I realize that in 8 weeks my son is getting married and there will be lots of pictures. So, I have a lot of work to do.
I'm nearly convinced that BuSpar is contributing to my weight gain (just what I need), so I'm putting it to the test this week by being 100% faithful to WW and to journaling. If I have a gain or I stay the same, then I know the meds are working against me and I'll have to figure something else out for the anxiety attacks when I am not on an antidepressant. It has helped me through this past week a lot. I found out that my youngest son will be going to Beirut, Lebanon in two weeks for his new job. He'll be writing a proposal, not doing any kind of government or military work, but I'm still very worried. Especially since the terrorists must be feeling invincible after the disasters they created last week. In fact, he was turned down for kidnapping insurance yesterday. Just what a mother wants to hear!
However, there is some good news. My doctor approved my getting rid of the crutches as I feel ready. After a year on them, though, I still need them for distances of more than a block or so. I can now walk around the office or home without the crutches, so that will be positive exercise. Now I have to figure out a way to be more committed to my "Chair Dancing" video. It is a good way to exercise, but it is still exercise and my mindset
is definitely not in favor of it. I will make myself do it, though, if I can just show some weight loss this Saturday.
Talk to you all later,

Hi all, how are you doing?

Gobbie, what does PWC stand for?

Daytona, you are so lucky to be surrounded by puppies!!! Especially such cute ones. I am reminded of the movie "Best In Show" - quite a laugh... Fred Willard was great in that.

I'm starting to feel a bit better but am still enraged. Trying not to eat my way through.

Jennifa

Hi everyone,

Glad to see more posts. I am still not sure I believe what happened on the 11th, it sure sounds like it will not be resolved in a timely mannor. You do have to wonder what makes people tick???

Jennifa, try not to let it cause you to over eat, I know it is hard when you are an emotional eater. I can totally relate. I just try to ask myself how will this help me feel better then think of something else I enjoy as much as eating. I havn't found anything yet LOL but I am trying.

Gobbie, I had hoped the Buspar would help you as much as it has me. But don't give up, there are lots of other anti depressant meds out there. You shouldn't have to put up with one that has wt gain as a side effect. Have you tried Celexa? I have a friend on that and she has had no problem with wt gain. She is also a fellow dieter. I may not have the spelling right on that drug.


Have a good day.

Daytona

HI everyone,
I had some trouble logging these past couple of weeks but here I am !

ok have done some soul searching during this time and mustered up the courage to join WW (again) after a long break of a few years. It is a testimony to the fact that I have been feeling a lot better and coping with my anxiety - it's not gone yet but I am working on it.

I am in my 1st week of WW and so far not too bad, weigh in is at the end of the week and that will be my moment of truth!

I am not obsessing about following teh plan 100% I can't so I allow myself to divert occasionally that's just me.

I'll check in again soon.

Take care,
MyGirl

Hi all,

How's everyone doing? Good idea joining weight watchers now MyGirl, it will help you get through the holiday season thats fast aproaching! I try to ignore it but all the stores insist on promoting stuff so far in advance. I still been struggleing with those last 2-3 pounds but I am working at them. Seems like I lose a half gain 3/4's etc but at least I am not gaining all the time. My anxiety is under control at the moment, if anything this has taught me it is to really appreciate feeling "normal" LOL.

Where are all our other posters? Maybe they don't know the board is back up and running?

Well have a great day and enjoy the fall weather. I am getting out and walking now that the rain has stopped.


Daytona

Hi everyone,
had my first weigh in at WW today and I actually lost weight! Yipeee!!!! only 2.2 pounds but hey that's a start in the right direction - I couldn't believe that I had lost any weight especially since I had to go out during the week and did deviate from the program.

I was so pleased with my weightloss that I promised myself that I would get a haircut (new style) to celebrate and I did. My confidence booster was a double whammy today...oh btwI had some time just before my haircut so I walked the entire length of the mall!!!! I was a bit apprehensive but I managed it and was so proud of myself.

Now all I have to do is keep up the momentum for next week!

Take care,
MyGirl

Hi MyGirl,

Wow! now that is the kind of success I love to hear about. Two plus pounds is wonderful, just remember it doesn't come on 2 to three pounds at a time so that is fantastic!! I think my biggest problem with losing wt was having to realize just a 1/4 here and 1/2 there got me to where I didn't want to be! Walking the length of any mall is a big undertaking when you are prone to anxiety. That was a great idea getting a new hair cut, sometimes we need to reward ourselves. Do you wear your hair long or short? Mine is about shoulder length and straight. I do get it colored every 6 wks, have to keep the grey away LOL.

The weather has turned to fall here, cold and rainey, but I still try to walk each day for my exercise. How are you doing on yours? Well I am off to my ww meeting so have a good weekend.

Daytona

hey daytona,
good to hear from you again!

Thanks for the encouragement you always have the nicest and most positive things to say - I really appreciate that.

My walking is not as frequent as it was a couple of weeks ago so I have to get that going - pronto!

I wear my hair shoulder length and yes I have to get it colored often too - darn grey hairs!

I went a bit overboard with the rewards though - I even bought myself a couple of pairs of shoes and a nice new novel to read "Open House: by Elizabeth Berg - it was one recommended by Oprah's Book Club - and I am one of Oprah's biggest fans so I couldn't resist! Just being able to go out and shop is a real treat for me especially when I think back to how bad I was earlier this year - I still feel apprehensive at times but I make myself move forward it is the only thing that keeps me going.

Oh btw, I think I might have to start a new thread soon this one is also getting long...lol, what a good problem to have.

Take care,
MyGirl