Hi, all.

My week went well, I am down 2.5 lbs this morning. I am also trying something different to kick my metabolism into gear.

Liz - Congratulations!!

Liza - WTG 5 lbs!!

Jillian - I say you have definitely found your groove, so why stop. You go, girl!

Hello everybody,

Anyone actually remember me? Its been about a month since I've last checked in. It doesn't seem that long but when I look back it has. Life just kinda got in the way along with a few other things as well. But I'm back good or bad!!

The snow is finally almost all melted here in my part of the world. Only thing left is some of the huge banks in parking lots and such. Now everything is wet from all the melting but I'll take that anyday.

I read back to last weeks thread - all 9 pages so I have managed to catch up a bit here and there.

Liza - I know I am late in saying this but I am so sorry about Buster but also wanted to say that Tanis Romeo is a doll!! He acts a lot like my Chancey does. When she says love me - you have no choice. She loves to snuggle and get bear hugs.

2 weeks and I have a week off - theoretically anyway. Its booked off but that might change between now and then depending on work. But the plan is to have a week to myself - Just me and the pooch and a friend or two here and there.

Guess that's it for me. I am going to try and not fall into oblivion this time...

Good Morning everyone!

Lizzy- I did South Beach once upon a time. It definitely works, I lost 15 lbs my first week. I got so used to not eatting bread, I had a small dinner roll and got so sick to my stomach! GOod luck with it!

Allanah- I remember you! Good luck with keeping htat week off to yourself!

Amylou- I too am approaching finls, I completely understand. At least you're done after this! I am thinking of keeping go and getting my MBA. Why not?

Kim- Thanks for the motivation! Definitely needed!

Jill- Keep going chickie! Why the heck not?

Paula- Congrats on the 2.5lbs! You better share your secret if it works!

Hello to everyone else, off to a day packed of classes and mayhem! Have a great day!

Alannah-Welcome back!!!

Amy-Welcome chickie, I was preaching to myself too. I had gotten so lazy and noticed some bad habits creeping back in!

Paula-2.5 pounds wooooo hooo! Great job!
Keep up the good work everybody!!!

Welcome back, Alannah!

Amy - No secret, just doing Adkins for a little while to see if it will work for me.

Have a great day everyone!!

Hi Alannah!!! Good to see you.

And Liza........wtg....keep up the good work!!!

And Katie.......so proud of you for posting your real weight. It sucks.......oh do I know how it sucks to have to face those numbers sometimes......but really, sometimes we "just have to get real with ourselves." --Dr. Phil. :lol:. I hope your plan works well :)

And Paula and Liz......I hope yours works too :)

And hey Deb......I really hope to see you posting more often again. I love seeing your avatar pop up lately!!! :)

And hellos to everyone :) I have been in out of town company ****........and today I am actually alone.....but tonight my cousin and her family of 6 gets here until sunday.........and I may just be nuts by that time :) I must get my house together and laundry done......so I will try to check back in. I have to wear a swim suit on thursday.....and i couldn't be more sad.........

Oh, also, I was going to ask you, Elizabeth..........are you a stay at home mom?

Ok, really, back to work for me. I miss you all!!!!
XOXO

Good Morning Everyone. Just another rainy day here. Was beautiful Sunday and Monday, rain today, nice tomorrow and rain until Sunday. When am I going to get my flowers planted?? Oh well, just think how nicely they will do with the ground so wet. Not much going on with me. I'm kind of stuck on my WL so am going to try calorie counting and see how that goes. And I'm going to try to step my exercise up as well. I'd really like to get this last 20 pounds off this year. DD and baby came up for the weekend so it was a good one. Now DSD is in labor as I type and her little guy should be here sometime today. That'll be #11 - 9 boys and 2 girls. Fun times at the holidays!! Anyway just wanted to check in. I'll try to get back on later today. Let's all be POPstars today!!

oooh, how exciting, Laurie :) Let us know when the baby comes :)

Ohhhh new babies! I love babies, hope everything goes smoothly!

laurie-We planted flowers Friday and Saturday I was so sore it hurt to move. Man I must really be in bad shape! LOL But our flower beds look gorgeous!!!

Nicole-Have fun with your company!

Hi everyone! just checking in for the week - I am on a weight loss high right now - so excited with my accomplishments! I actually started wearing jewelry again and my wedding ring, which has not fit me in about 5 1/2 years!

You all are so dedicated in keeping in touch with everyone and even though I am not able to post as much as I'd like to, it helps to read everyone's stories, successes and struggles, to keep myself on track! Thanks for that :)

JulieZ

WTG, Julie :) Keep up the good work!!!

Hi all..

Nicole~yep I stay at home with the 2 little ones.. bigger 2 are in school.

Paula~ Hope it works easily for you.. My dad did that and it worked amazing for him.

Laurie! I hope the baby arrives safely and mom is at ease. I LOVE newborns... if they only stayed that way...lol.

So I had a lb gain.. (close your eyes dan) It is that time of the month.. is that common to happen? Here is hoping tomorrow is a better WI. I am doing everything I need to.. rather dissapointing for moi! :(

How old are your little one, Elizabeth? Mine are 3 and 5. My 5 year old DS goes to preschool 3 afternoons a week at our elementary school. But........the whole house is going to be rocking in a month when DGD is born............

Paula.......DH is doing atkins right now. He is kicking butt. I did it for about 6 weeks before I went to Germany. Works like a charm for me. Mabye after my company leaves this weekend I will consider it again.

So DD's DBF is going to the doc with her again today. She asked me if I wanted to come with;...........but I just don't know if I want to be there with DBF. I am doing my best to be supportive of their decision to get back together.......but the whimp won't even come to the house and face DH. I somehow feel like I will betray DH if I spend time with him......and like I will disappoint DD if I don't. What the heck is a mamma supposed to do????? Any advice will be taken with great appreciation :)

Ok, back to the laundry. I will check back soon :)
XOXO

Nicole.. My little ones are 18 months and 4 1/2.. off to kindergarten in the fall. Sounds like you are doing the right thing.. I remember with my first, my mom would come to some things with me if I asked her, even if DH was there or not. I had her and my Husband in the delivery room.. whick was a godsend as my mom was the one who knew me best (I was only just 20 when my first was born). If she asks you, if you can go, go, and just let her know that it does not bother you either way and trust your gut! (That is what I would do anyway...) Back to my oodles of pink laundry..

Elizabeth

Nicole, I agree with Elizabeth I would go if you can. She needs you no matter what. You will be there when he isn't. Always. Your support is what she needs, you don't need to spend time with him, spend time with her if he's there he's there. You there for her not him. Right?
I didn't know they were back together? When did that happen?