Hi everyone,

Wow, it took 2 days for my body to process the extreme fondue night. I do not feel guilty at all for overindulging on the fondue, but the price paid was on the high side. I felt sluggish yesterday, but still exercised anyway.

Today I'm doing fine. Tonight is a banquet dinner and I don't currently feel in the danger zone for managing it. I think I should be ok staying OP tonight.

I bought a few pairs of incentive pants this weekend at a clearance sale. I found 2 pairs of very nice size 20 pants, one at $5 and one at $20. I bought another pair in size 18 for $7. The size 20s still seem a ways off, and the 18s a pipe dream, but I thought that about the size I'm in now, and managed to get here, so I'm optimistic that I'll be wearing them before too long. No bets on when that will be.

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Ammi, nice to see you back regularly and doing well OP. Your gazelle missed you. Congrats on the 5 lb. loss. You are on track and will see results.

About the client I have a crush on, he will not be a client forever. I keep wondering when our professional relationship will end, because he's done most of the work he came here to do. Actually he is one of my MAJOR success stories.

I don't know if he has any romantic feelings for me, but somehow I doubt it. He likes me, though, that is clear enough. We have a lot in common. But it's hard with the type of client/professional roles we've been in to equalize things and not get into some weird psychological territory. I'm willing to try hehehe once he's not a client, but as I said, I have no idea how he feels other than he seems to like me as a person.

Brandnew: I cannot wait to hear your good news. I am so happy that you are doing well with your eating.

Toofat: Good job. Get right back into exercise. We all slip up.

Moosegirl: Welcome. It is exciting to be near that very important threshold of 300#s. It was an important milestone for me.

Kayley: Bowling is fun! Enjoy today's exercise, too.

Catherine: You ARE a terrific neighbor. Mr. Chen is a lucky man, and I hope he has learned his lesson about the tea leaves.

Fitgirl: Sometimes avoiding the scale for a while is an ok coping technique. I've done it before, giving myself a chance to repair the damage of a bad eating period. As long as there is a plan to hop back on at some point, it can be helpful to not discourage yourself with the knowledge.

Annie: have a great day at work.

Nancy: Glad you're on the mend. You were smart not to push yourself too hard just yet.

Carol: Wow, you're handling the party circuit like a pro. Outstanding job in coming home and going to your yoga class.

Hi and hugs to everyone else.

Catherine, all I can say is.....I'm flabberghasted..
You truly are a good neighbor. We need more people like you in the world.

Brandnewme, hope you start feelin' better.

Kayley, I love to bowl. We started a league a year ago and it really is a good workout. We aren't on a league now, but would sure like to join again. Glad you had some fun while movin' your body.

Kimmie, glad to hear the operation went well. It is amazing how those surgeons can operate on such tiny hearts.

Nancy, yes, ya gotta let the body catch up with the brain. I think you made the right choice.

Hi Moosegirl, wecome!

Today was busy so I didn't get to eat my regular meals but still kept below my calorie limit. I tend not to eat enough when I'm sick, so that's where I'm at right now. I'm going to go put on a WATP DVD now and get some exercise in.
Have a great night everyone
Debbie

p.s. Sorry I didn't get more personals in. Just don't feel like typing all that much. I'll do more tomorrow.

Hi everyone...

kayley...love your new pic!!!

BattleAx...those jeans will fit you in no time

Well as for me...I went to the library on sunday as I told myself I would. I got the book that was written but Jillian Michaels from Biggest looser. Anyone read it??? Well it is excellent. I really uinderstood what she was saying. Alot of those kinds of book ar confusing with all the "garble garble". Her book make 100%.

I also got an exercise DVD!! Its the walking ones by Leslie something lol Leslie SAnsone. Anyone do those??? OMG they are great! I actually got through the whole video this moring!!

I am also journaling and keeping track of what I eat.

Well I just thought I'd share my day..thansk for listening!

Kayley: Cute, cute pic for your Avatar.

Catherine: Glad all the water came out okay.

Kimmie: So happy to hear your little niece is okay.

Nancy: Rest up and get better soon.

Moosegirl: Welcome. Glad you are here.

Ammi: Wow 521 Miles on the gazelle is very impressive!

Sandy: Congrats on being down!

Battle: Nice deal on the pants.

Everyone: Hope you are all well. My tummy is bugging me right now. It is my fault for eating too fast without chewing enough. UGH. I did go walk with a friend for 1/2 hour after work tonight besides my moring workout so that was good.

Blessings,
Annie

Hi Peeps

Things are moving fast around here. I do so enjoy Monday and my wonderful routine. The routine may be including a toothache - they were drilling on the roof above my head all day - I joked I wouldn't need to go to the dentist for years to come because of all of it today - come home and what happens - yep a big ole toothache. I'm gonna take some advil and sleep it away (promises).

I've been wearing my "long" dress pants - aka too big pants - tonight I thought I'd see just how big they were - off they came while still zipped and buttoned - may be time for something else to wear. I had thought of having them altered but after reading Battle's post I think I will opt for a smaller size.

Battle - thanks for the shopping suggestion. Isn't it amazing - you enjoyed the fondue but not the after effects. I'm with you it seems to take a bit to feel the new "normal" - how bad I must have felt before but didn't acknowledge it.

Kayley - love the new pic! So when do you start the job? You are a busy bee these days and staying OP to boot!

Debbie - hugs to you - feel better soon. Any luck with the vet?

Catherine - I knew green tea wasn't good for you - it turns to concrete - how's that for a reason for not liking it. Good neighbors are hard to find these days - bless you for being one.

Kimmie - so happy to hear things went well for your niece. Glad to see you back - we missed you!

Annie - you didn't chew 20 times each bite? Sorry about the tummy - rest and feel better. You are doing so well.

Nancy - I'm proud of you for listening to your body - what a distance you have come. Dance class will still be there tomorrow. Hugs my friend.

Moosegirl - welcome - this is a great group for whatever support you need - somebody has probably been there. Keep posting.

Ammi - 521 miles - just think how far you would be if you were driving a car that far - I'd be in Indianapolis - 8 hours away.

Sandy - glad to see you - I was missing you - WTG on the scale being down.

Cyn - your enthusiasm bubbles over. Isn't it great? Makes me wonder why I ever wanted anything else. I have a Leslie Sansone checked out from Netflix - for a month now and haven't done it - I may just come home from my cardio class tomorrow night and do it then - thanks for the reminder. Sorry about the falls, I am so glad you weren't hurt (physically). I know I have a fear of falling - especially on the ice. Keep up the great work!

Patti - you are loving your gazelle - what a great present it turned out to be.

Brandnewme - nice to see you. Glad you are feeling the changes.

Seems like there is still a bug biting some of you - please get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids and pamper yourself - maybe a bubble bath with a candle would help. It always does me - I can't wait until I can fit in our bathtub - we have a little tub that DH has a tough time with - I was gonna ask for a bigger tub but instead I'll just do a littler me.

Hope all are feeling better tomorrow.

Hugs,
Carol

AmmiUK – Thanks for the warm welcome, I am near from Bolton near Manchester! It’s nice to see some other UK people. I’ve never been much of a dieter for losing weight, a few pounds here and there but never committed to doing it seriously mainly because I didn’t want to, I’ve never been totally unhappy fat…. Decided now is the right time to lose the weight and once I set my mind on something I will achieve it so it’s all systems go for me now.

Congratulations on such a good loss already, that’s really impressive and an inspiration!

BattleAx – Thanks for the welcome, I’ve been in the 300’s for some long but am almost leaving them, here’s hoping for the first week of February at least but if I can offer support to others I will!

Kayleystar – Thanks for the welcome, the real name is Alison by the way… I did use to use this board some time back under the name of Mazarin but it’s been a long time since I was here!

Debbie54 – Thanks and well done for the 50lbs loss!

Cyn – Hi there, I too bought an exercise DVD last week, it’s such good fun to work out to but the dog gives me very strange looks!

Dogpal – Thanks, excellent weight loss so far, that is just utterly fantastic!

Carol – Hello, ahhh you mention the worse word in the world Dentist! I don’t like that place but I need to go at some point in the next few months for a check up. I often tell myself I would rather give birth that see the dentist!

I am all set for another positive day today, although it's raining awful here and as much as I WILL walk the dog outside, Alfie refuses go out, so I guess I shall have to find some other way to burn the fat today!

AHHA Moosegirl, I remember you as Mazarin, I bet Ammi does too! What plan are you following? I STILL find it confusing working in pounds alone rather than stones.
I don't have much time today, I have a migraine & have go to a creative writing class which actually started last week, had to miss it as the heating in my boys' school broke down & there was no one to look after them.
I only lost a POUND!!!! I'm not happy but I'm looking into other plans, though NOT W/W as it really doesn't seem to work for me at all. Rosemary Conley does a GI-inspired diet (Brits know who I mean) she has been awarded a CBE/MBE or something from the Queen for 'services to health/weightloss' & made a few million £ in the process!!!lol She does classses where diet AND exercise are combined as well as books & exercise dvds, she must be 50+ but has a FAB figure.
Gotta get on, sorry will do personals after I get back if my head permits me!
xxxxxsharon

Morning all - it was a great weigh in this morning - -2.75 pounds gone forever. My first goal is getting close. I have to say the exercise has made a difference - like I knew it would. I am very excited to be over the 30 lb lost mark and look forward to leaving the 300 lb weight on the scale soon.

Gotta run - drink your water, move you bodies, and most of all smile today.

Carol

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Just lost a long post because I hit the esc button instead of the exclamation point!!!!!!! Well, lets hope that's my "doink" for today. I allow myself one a day!

In a nutshell...went in early to work yesterday.
The car saga...had the radiator looked at on the minivan and it is fine. So the damage is only cosmetic. But Doug realized that the inspection was up in November!
The "Snowstorm 2008" was a dud. All rain.

To all of you sickies here's a and some virtual chicken soup!!
To all the losses so far......we are all doing "Great in 2008"!!! (See RK...I can rhyme too!! )

Have a Great OP Day!!

Just popped by to say hi. I've been MIA the last few days battling an abscessed tooth & haven't felt up to doing anything. Antibiotics have finally kicked in and I'm feeling better today and will see the dentist later this week, but still feel really weak & drained from the pain. Hope to catch up with some personals tomorrow, but for now I'm just taking it easy.

Hope everyone is having a good OP day, drinking all your water.

I feel like I am at war with my body. I'm exhausted, and trying to keep my breakfast down. Himself wanted to know how I was feeling today, and I told him I felt like throwing up, and he cupped his hands for me. I told him not to temp me.

On a positive note, I got my leisure pass today. That means as soon as I am ambulatory enough, I get to go to the pool. One last try with the bureaucrats worked. I qualify for a free pass on my income, but my tax return didn't show it on the face because the Canadian Revenue rules put $11,000 worth of his income on my tax return. I sent a "letter." I'm a very good letter writer when the occasion arises. At the end of it, I basically put that if they denied my application, to please return my paperwork so that I could send it to our city councilman. That he was familiar with our situation, and could explain it to them if they couldn't understand it. That did the trick. It's not like the money was coming out of their pocket, but sometimes you have to give them a reason to do the right thing or get in a jam.

Aw man, I'm so depressed today. I had went from 376 in 2004 to 276 in about a year. Well, I just dusted off this old crappy scale I have and I'm 334?
I can't even believe it. I've been being good and watching calories for 2 weeks but ugh... I feel like it was all for nothing. 334??

It's almost like starting over and it feels like it's just too much for me to do.

Cyn, you're doing marrrrrrrrrrrrrrrvalous!!! Sounds like you are really on track and raring to go. I should get that book. It seems like it really motivated you. Yes, there are several of us that do the WATP DVD's with Leslie. Matter of fact I did one last night. They are great workouts. Which ones did you get?

Annie, hope the tummy is doing better. Slow down girl, even though that food is good, you have to be careful. Good for you on the walks.

Carol, o my, the story with the vet. We called Monday and they still hadn't sent in the scrip. So we went and got Daisy's records and took them to the other vet who said we could get the prescriptions thru them. When we got there they said that they can't do it unless they see her. We told them thats not what they said on the phone. Plus we had checked our checking account and they sent the check thru that they said wouldn't go thru til Monday or Tuesday so we would have time to get money in the bank on Saturday. Well guess what, it went thru FRIDAY night. So it bounced. The vet paid for bounced check fees which was very nice of them. And they ended up giving us 1 month of pills for Daisy and then we can take her in for her blood work. So at least that is all taken care of. Money is so tight right now and then all this has to happen. Geeze!

Hi Alison, Hope your doing good OP-wise and getting some movement in. It makes a world of difference. So glad you joined us.

Sharon, YAY for the 1 pound gone forever!!

Carol, Fantastic news on the 2.75 gone!!! The way your going, you'll be outta the 300's in no time.

Donna, glad to hear the van wasn't as bad as thought. That's always a relief. The chicken soup was delish, thanks!

Johnnie, nothin worse than a sore mouth. Hope your's gets better soon

Catherine, YAY!!! You get to go to the pool. I bet that really helps you to get motivated knowing you can do something you really like and it is exercise all at the same time. I'm so happy the letter worked for you.

Heather DW, Hi and welcome. Sorry about the weight gain, but you've come to the right place to lose. We have lots of inspirational stories and tons of motivation to get you going again. Don't look at it as a weight gain, look at it as a lesson learned. You can do it again!!! I know you can. Just take baby steps and don't overwhelm yourself by trying to do too much at one time. Journal, do the plan you chose, and drink the water and move move move!!

I didn't lose and I didn't gain. I'm hoping after TOM is over, I will have a loss. I'm also changing my WI day back to Fridays. The middle of the week just doesn't get it. I did it that way cuz I started on the first, but I don't like it being my official WI. I'm doing fine, just a little sore throat but otherwise feeling normal, hah! I did a WATP DVD last night. I'm trying to change it up some. Maybe do the treadmill tonight.
We got some snow last night, so that was nice. But the sun is shining so it will all be gone soon. Darn it.
Enjoy your day!

well, I did the WATP DVD one mile. I found myself thinking "ugh, at 334 doing one mile workout isn't going to do anything for you" Especially if it only burns 100 calories

Fitday software keeps telling me I burn almost 2400 calories. I don't think that could be right. I've been trying to keep it on or under 1800 but I don't imagine that's going to be enough. My friend is doing 1300-1500 but she is significantly smaller than me too