Just wanted to jump in here and say Hello!!! Haven't been in here as much as I thought I would be over the week. Weekend went by way to fast. Eating is getting better and the exercise is increasing.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday make the most of it becuase it's the only one we have for Oct. 28th '07.

Hello all!

NSV time!! I had bought some new undies at Costco 2 months ago and they were too snug to comfortably wear. Well, today they fit!! yay! This is great news cuz the 26/28 undies (yes, way way too many sizes ago) that I was still using were um.. acting like spywear (they were constantly sneaking up on me!!).

Yay for new undies!

Luv,
Rat

You are too funny! I imagine they were quite loose! I know I don't wear that size anymore and I weigh alot more than you! LOL!

A most excellent NSV!! Woohoo!

Toris, I luv your new avatar!

Hugs,
Rat

Thanks RK...Hubby took that of me and my puppy this afternoon.

Boy am I glad the weekend is over. Today was a good OP day but the lack of structure is hard for me. I did clean the basement and my closet, do yoga and walk on the treadmill.

For all the Sox fans - GO SOX!!!

Torister - what kind of puppy is that with you?

Hope everyone had a good night.

Hugs,
GGG

Just a note cuz the SOX are on. I just wanted to report a good OP day!
Andy's dinner went well. He loved the pickled shrimp on a bed of greens with veggies, grapes and walnuts. He wasn't crazy about his custard, but Abby and I liked it.
I made a huge pot of bean soup today too. That's for tomorrow. Super low fat, lowER sodium and lots of protein and fiber!
Gotta bolt. My boys are on.

Hey everyone,

I received an invitation this weekend for a dinner party on Christmas Day. I knew it was coming, but didn't expect it to be a semi-formal event. At first I began to panic about what to wear, and dreaded the idea of dressing up. Then I remembered I have a beautiful dress in my closet that's about 10 years old, but in a timeless style....in a size 22. It is a very forgiving cut, and I recall wearing it ok when I was a size 24 previously.

I tried it on and it fit. Just fit. Hallelujah! This is the first dress-up occasion I can think of in a long time in which I am not stressing over finding appropriate attire that fits and looks good, and is comfortable. I was always outgrowing my clothes, not shrinking to fit.

I like that there is no pressure to fit into it by then. It already fits, but a little snugly, so as I lose more weight it will look even better.

Yay! No stressful shopping desperate to find something, no spending money I don't have on a fancy dress.

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Ratkitty, congrats on your undie NSV!

hmm.. yeah, well. The Red Sox just kinda won the World Series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ratkitten: Yipee for new undies. I hate it when they get all shy and go up your bootie. lol.

Brenda: Congrats on another -4.8 pounds. Great job.

Peggy: I love, love your new avatar photo and your darling lab pup. Is it a male or female and what is the name. HE/She looks like my baby Pepper (female) when she was a baby. Too cute.

Sandy: So sorry that Cymbalta didn't work for you. I hope you are able to find something soon that does. Hugs. Glad your DH loved his birthday dinner.

Debbie: Thank you so much for posting the pics. You are a doll! Huge congrats on loosing 50 pounds and on getting under 300! I am soo happy for you and can't wait until I get there. Hugs.

Brandnewme: Sorry you are struggling right now. I will be praying for your finances. We are kind of going through it too but, God is in control and I know there will be a job out there for you, your DH and me! hugs and feel better really soon.

Carol: Good luck with the jeans. I seriously hope they slide right on no problems.

Heather: GOod for your Red Sox winning! Congrats.

Catherine: I'm glad that you made it home. I think you will need to hold on for the ride of your life too. It sounds so exciting! Hugs.

Cyn: Yeah for meeting your exercise goal. I think I may just meet mine too. Go us. lol. SOrry that you are having foot problems right now.

Jessie: hi. Good job getting your eating and exercising better. Keep up the great work.

Well, I love having my exercise bike in the house. I ride it often now. I went to church alone today because my DH is sick with this horrid cough/cold that everyone has. I mostly vegged out today. I have an Orthodontist appointment in the morning at 7 a.m. followed by an appointment with the resp. therapist to turn down my CPAP machine then..... The big interview. Pray for me to dazzle them lol.

Blessings to you all,
Annie

That was pretty sweet!!! I am *tired* this AM, but WHO CARES!?!?! The RED SOX won the series!!!!

Annie - That is my baby boy Emmitt. He is just so sweet. I just love him.

I was good this AM. Got up and did 24 minutes on my exercise bike. I am starting out this week on the right foot.

I must go and get my chores done before I get out the door to work, but want everyone to have a wonderful OP week.

STOP!!

Please don't post here anymore this week.

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