Hey ladies:

I am in th same boat, almost 40, 2 boys 16 and 11 years old, and am at my heaviest weight ever . . . 194 lbs. I want to get to at least 140, 130 would be beautiful. Anyway, I'm working really hard on portion control right now and I feel I've lost a little weight around the bra-overhang area in my back and waist in the last two weeks since I've began a diligent effort. I'm a little afraid to jump on that scale just yet. I need to control binge snacking and I need to exercise more. I love this website for all the support you get. Thanks girls and good luck to all of you!

DJMommy and Ellaswish. So glad to have you two in our group. As moms of several children, we all have one thing in common, well two things.....the second is our WLB (Weight Loss Battle). Which we will win

Are you two on any special diet plan? I myself try to follow the NSFD (No See Food Diet), where I just try not to eat too much

Anyway ladies. I just arrived at work not too long ago. I am about to have some nice hot...

Have a great morning everyone !!!

I just got back from working out. 30 min. on the step machine. Hips started to hurt so stopped. I need to work up to longer but also need to watch out for tendonitis.Did not to to well last night. Gosh did I get hungry for carbs. I need to get the sweets out of the house. I also had some wine with the hubby. Today I will try to eat more protien to curb the hunger. Anyway ladies good luck today . Get your water in.

YOU GO GIRL !!!!

Hello everyone..

I hope you all are having a fantastic day !!! Any progress reports ????

hey djmommy, we can do this, 5 pounds, way to go girl, PROUD of you. I belong to Tops and I way in tonight, Don't feel thinner but here's hoping, eating lots of veggies this week, Hubby is staying with me, he just went out and bought lots more veggies for us,
Hello Sharilyn glad you joined us, we need each other and lots of support
Hey momof5 how are you doing, you must keep very busy with 5 kids, best of luck to everyone, I just love this site
Lynda

Lynda,
You are soooo right. My five children keep me going and if working full-time isn't enough, I am also attending college (trying to get my bachelor's degree in psychology) through distance education. I am taking 12 hours so I am considered a full-time student. So with all that I still wonder why I am always fighting the battle of the bulge

I guess if I didn't sneak and eat chocolate it would help, along with eating regular meals. My sister thinks that I am not consuming enough food. I wonder if this means I could have a little more..... and especially---

Yeah...right. Have a nice day everyone. BTW, where is everyone???

Hi everyone. I hope you all are doing well. I am getting in the water but cannot seem to stop craving sweets. Anyone have any ideas. I am going away this weekend and I know one of those days will be tough. Lots of yummy desserts. Maybe I will have to leave before that time. Anyway, I had a nice breakfast today and that seem to feel me up good. I got it off this site. It was Dannon no fat low carb yogurt, oatmeal and cut up apples. I nuked it for a little, mixed and ate it. Simple and quick. Someone said to use plain with splenda.This yogurt has it all in one. Peaches would be yummy too. Good luck ladies. We can do this.

Yes, DJMommy...we all can do this. It might be a bit of a challenge with the holidays coming up but WE CAN DO IT !!!

This is my first post....I was looking for a weight loss buddy as well and it looks like I might fit in here with age and all (47) 165 lbs, would love to lose 35. How do make those great ticker counters?

Hello Everyone! momof5 - I can really sympathize with you, I am also finishing my degree, working way over full-time and have young children. I am really finding it difficult to get motivated to walk on the treadmill when I get home after 9:00 after the kids activities.
This is my first post - I really am glad I was directed to this site from another forum complety off this topic!

I think there is a link on the UserCP section, where you can create your signature! Good luck!!!

ElizabethM and Thinin06. How are you ladies doing? Are you following any particular diet plan.

Our little group has been kind of quiet for the last few days. I know everyone is preparing for Thanksgiving but does anyone had any diet strategies they are planning on using????

FOUND YOU GUYS, I feel dumb everytime I get looking around at all the different threads, I loose the ones I am in, Can someone tell me is there a way of not losing it, I am new to this thread thing and there are so many, is anyone else this dumb??? Anyway now that i found yous again Momof5 I sure give you credit girl Hey Elizebeth and Thin good luck girls, great site they will keep you motivated. I am Canadian, and not sure of when your Thanksgiving is, was it this weekend, Good luck for all you guys over the Thanksgiving Holiday, mmmm I can almost smell the turkey now, I am jealous
Lynda
DATE: Nov 21

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Lynda

AGE: 44

BIRTHDAY: Mar 32 1961

MARITAL STATUS: married

SPOUSE’S NAME: Rob

CHILDREN/AGES: Daughter Ember-Lee--18

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: painting, crafts

PETS: 3 dogs

TOP WEIGHT: 201

CURRENT WEIGHT: 194

GOAL WEIGHT: 140

HEIGHT: 5;4

EYE COLOR: hazel

HAIR COLOR: brown

OCCUPATION: supervisor at a drug store

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Canada, Ontrio

How long have you been in TOPS 5 months, only actively for 3

Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? no

What has TOPS done for you? taught me to be accountable

What has this board done for you. accountablility, support, many things

What do you do to keep yourself motivated? read this board

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: staying with it

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: i really want it, have more knowledge, have lots of support

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? i need lots of support
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hello homemade ,I get lost too. I just look for Buddy and then HEY PICK ME. That is the best I can do to remember this site. I had a great weekend with my family and friends. However we ate and had cocktails. Looking forward to a good couple of days to stay focused for the holiday. Good luck ladies.