Mentos will get me every time! I really like the chewy + mint combo.

Husband is leaving for various reasons - we have issues we can't work out on our own, but he doesn't want counseling. His solution is to go back home for a number of months and we're supposed to work it out over the phone. Makes sense, right? *where is that eyeroll smiley...* We are looking at the end of the marriage, frankly. It's ok, we've had trouble from the start, married for the wrong reasons, etc etc - and I just got tired of putting up with being married to a 12-year-old. That's pretty much it

Sorry to hear you are going through that stressful of a time I would have rolled my eyes at that suggestion too.

Hey gals, just popped in for a "Hello!"

Oh Suite Many, many, so many hugs. I'm so sorry to hear that things are looking down. And I'll be sending extra good vibes down to you. I hope things work out, in that they work out for the best whatever that may be.

And ya know... I'd join in on that eye-rolling club.

Thanks guys I'm okay with it, I guess, since the alternative is to continue living as we have been and pretending it's all ok. It's very interesting, actually, seeing myself change and speak up about what *I* need instead of just going along with it. I'm proud of myself in some ways. So yeah - it sucks - but I think I'll come out on the other side stronger. At least I can see that from where I am now. I think I'm in an ok place.

I'm glad you're in an ok place. But, of course, b***h & moan if you need to!

Seconded!

thanks ladies I'm doing ok. Definitely using this as a reason to focus on ME, take care of ME instead of someone else.

Got to the gym for the first time since Thanksgiving yesterday - calves are unhappy with me today! Got my 2 liters of water in and ate on-plan as well... all-around a good day!

suitejudyblueeyes~ Wow, I'm so sorry! Sometimes I really do wonder how mens minds work, especially for him to think the phone will somehow help solve things... definitely an eye-rolling situation...

I'm going for some blood tests today to hopefully figure out what has been going on. I've been sick for 2.5 months now, had a fever of 99 or higher, cough, and just have felt all around icky, so hopefully we can start figuring out what is going on today.

Yikes, Kim! That sounds scary! I hope they figure it out and can get you on the road to recovery ASAP!!

Hey ladies!

Wow I can't believe we're already in January! I'm heading back to school tomorrow and starting classes next Monday (it's my last semester!
I forgot how hard the holidays can be. I def. struggled and put on a few pounds but thankfully have taken them off by getting back on track so I'm at the same weight I was weeks ago. Ugh. My mom put every piece of junk food in front of my face, telling me "you can go off WW for a little while, you'll be back to school in no time and working out hard again" I swear, that woman is trying to set me up for failure everytime I come home. For NYE I bought the 97% ff hotdogs, WOW chips and had fruits and veggies (and of course a little alcohol) out for my friends. She showed up a few hours later with pizza, saying that hot dogs weren't a good enough dinner. WTF? We started WW together last May and as soon as I went back to school in late August she stopped. I'm determined to get down to at least 135 or 140 by May 2nd (my graduation date). I'm not going to weigh myself for another week at least. The thing I've been getting frustrated about with Momentum is when I was on CORE I was losing AT LEAST 2 pounds a week. Now I've been losing a pound to a pound and a half per week. Then again I was heavier on Core.. Ugh ok now that I got that out of my system...

Laurie- I'm from the burbs of Chicago and EIU is about 3 hours from me, so it's acutally a nice drive (unlike the 7 hour distance it takes me to get to the U.P. Now to find an apartment down there...


Hope the rest of you have a great week!!

Kim - Scary! Keep us updated. I hope everything is OK!

Sammi - As you get closer to your goal weight, you will lose less each week. It unfortunately happens to just about everyone! A 1-2 pound loss is still pretty good, so don't feel bad about that pound and a half!

Hello Ladies,

I haven't been around in a while...just busy with the holidays and before that my free time was spent working out and just never got back to the computer. I have missed you guys because something pops in my head I want to ask (that only WW'rs would know) or complain about the program to people like myself...etc etc. Fortunately though I have not been away in vain. I finally reached my 10% before christmas (the week before actually) and then I gained 2lbs back over the holiday. But I have been on track since my last weigh-in last week and feel good about it.

There are so many new people for me to get to know since my last posting or reading shall I say. I am looking forward to it.

Judy - you remind me so much of my friend here. She is going thru the same situation and he actually suggested something similar...(lot's of eye-rolling). I am in a situation myself where I need to stand up and say what is best for me with my BF. I am so envious of your courage.

Mod - I see things are going will with the baby. You were only a few months when I last posted. I was in the delivery room when my nephew was born a month ago and it was awesome....so I can't wait for your baby to be born and hear all the cute things.

Sammie - I could not wait for break to be over and get back to my routine. It was complete torture to be on vacation for two week and stay on track. I managed somewhat but like you I had relatives whose mission was to undo al my progress. so Congrats on being back at school.

So.....the new momentum plan is cool. I like the fact that we are being pushed to eat food with more nutritional value rather than just a points value. I would opt for a banana rather than a 100 calorie just because I like the little check marks in my book. I try to get as many as I can each day.

My weight loss has slowed down a bit and I am just hoping it will eventually pick back up.

Well I will check in with you ladies tomorrow. XOXOXO

sammi861~ I know how you feel, my BF's family has no concept of eating healthy as they are all just naturally skinny. I'm excited that our break is over so I can get back to just eating my basic meals with healthy snacks, which was really hard to stick to with everyone shoving stuff in my face over the break.

CakeBatter~ Welcome back! I'm excited about the new momentum program as I have found that the filling foods really do help me. If I'm low on points and hungry I just look up something filling and eat that instead of my usual snacks. I'm a huge fan of the 100 cal. popcorn bags. Lots of popcorn, 1 point...

So, no word yet as to what is going on with me. I at least know what's wrong with my knee now. My patella is rough on the underside and grinding against everything, which is causing the swelling. Eventually they will go in and scrape the underside to make it smooth, but I plan on waiting until that is absolutely necessary.

As far as the blood work and x-rays, I won't have those results until late today or tomorrow, which has raised my stress level considerably. I'm having a hard time controlling my emotional eating as I am pretty scared right now. I'm hoping it's something simple that can be dealt with easily, but of course the worse runs through my mind constantly. I just wish they would put a rush on everything and tell me already. I had planned on getting up early this morning to work out, but I didn't sleep very well last night due to stressing out. The new plan is to run around with the girls at basketball practice.
I'll keep you all updated as to what is going on when I find out...

Sammi - love how that holiday weight comes off so fast! Bummer about your mother - you'd think you parents would be more supportive, but the sad truth is a number of them just aren't. I'm sure she meant well in urging you to go off-plan... in some way. And a pound to a pound and a half per week is still FANTASTIC and you shouldn't be ashamed of that ONE BIT!

CakeBatter - We'll always be here, come back when you can WTG on getting to your 10%! I passed my 10% mark a couple of times before it finally stuck - same with my 30lb mark. Up a bit, down a bit. Rinse and repeat. If you think it would help, see if your college (? are you in school? if not, your insurance, or whatever) will cover a couple of individual therapy/counseling sessions. Most insurance plans have wellness initiatives, and most schools will give their students a couple of mental health sessions for free. Talk through what you are going through with your BF with a neutral party. Really, really make sure you are looking out for yourself and not compromising/settling. It gets messier from here on out.

And I really like lining up my little checkmarks in my tracker too Maybe we should challenge each other to have the greatest % of Filling Foods compared to our overall intake each day. Like, I ate 20 different foods yesterday, and 15 were FFs. But then that gets tricky when you're cooking and there are things like minced garlic - does that count? Well anyway, just a silly thought

Kim - Man, I had something go wrong with my knee just after thanksgiving, and I am just now able to use it normally. I think mine was caused by a muscle imbalance as I was ONLY running, and not stretching - so certain groups of muscles were stronger than others, and others were tight, and it pulled my kneecap out of place. That was NOT fun. I don't envy you your knee problems & hope your solution is relatively straightforward. I'll keep my fingers crossed for your bloodwork to come in speedily.


Not much new over here - was bingey over the weekend but didn't get it get as bad as it could have, and stopped it before it became a real multi-day affair. Am back down to what I was before the weekend now, so that's good. Food is not a solution to my problems!

L's parents bought him his plane ticket home. He leaves on the 19th. That's awfully soon.

Morning Ladies. We survived the holidays - I think we all deserve a pat on the back for that accomplishment! Mine were crazy with 5 grandkids running around on one day and then on the other day we had the other 6 grandkids!! Talk about loud!!!

Sammi - DBF's family does not know how to eat healthy at all. Most are overweight and diabetic. Yet they don't seem to care what they put in their mouths. Makes me nuts!! When I pass things by I get questioned and looked at like I have 3 heads. I've gotten to the point that I dread family gatherings with them. Oh well at least we don't see them often so I can deal with it.

Suite - Sorry to hear of your troubles. Sounds like you are in an OK place. Just remember to keep your chin up and take care of yourself!!

Kim - Hope you find something out soon on your blood work. I had my knee scoped several years back and it was the best thing I ever did. No more pain!!

Going to go see the Harlem Globetrotters this weekend. That should be fun. Then going out for dinner with DBF's youngest sister and her husband to a steak house where you cook your own food. Shouldn't be too bad. At least that way I can use whatever seasonings I want and not have to worry about what's on it.

Have a good day everyone. I'll check back in later.