I hit the 10-lb mark today! WOOHOO! My size 16 dress slacks don't sit at my waist anymore, they're down on my hips. I have to say they look better that way - I feel kind of trendy. And I'm able to fit back into some of my size 14 pants, which I never got rid of (because I thought being size 16 would be temporary). Actually, I've only been size 16 for half a year, and it was kind of what made me get off my bum and stop eating all the time. Because I was so disappointed in myself. That and passing the 200-lb mark. That really shocked me and freaked me out enough to change my life.

Amarie - I teach at a coed math and science magnet school. Sometimes I wish I taught at a single-sex school. Anyone who tells you that boys and girls are the same has no idea what they're talking about. The girls need such different treatment and they behave so differently! They just have such different needs, it gets complicated trying to keep it all straight!

Sassy - Man, that's got to be rough, having to move around all the time. I love that I have my same classroom, and I feel sorry for the few teachers we have who have to move around from one room to another depending on which ones were in use which block.

Sarah - Welcome to the board! I'm fairly new here myself, actually, but I guess the time has been flying because I've been here for two months. I'm totally with you on the snow - we've broken the all-time snow record with a total of 187 inches this winter. That's almost 16 feet of snow, and most of it is still on the ground! It's hard because when you're driving there's just snow piled high on both sides of the road, and you can't see when anyone's coming unless you're on a straightaway. And I'm in the country, so the road is usually curving! And it's snowing again today. Gah. I want the sunshine so badly, it's making me depressed being here in the cold, wet, dark all the time. I'm from the southwest originally (Utah) so I need the sunlight to photosynthesize properly.

Hi ladies,

Tomorrow is my interview. Say a prayer! Mama needs some $$$$!!

Yea Leenie, I'm sore. One thing I forgot about TOM is that all aches and pains are exagerated, so I'm really feeling it! I actually crashed today for a nap when I should have been doing something else. Howz your dd doing?

Just to let you all know, especially all the newbies, I just signed up again for the Biggest Loser challenge that will start mid April. It really got me to start losing again. If you any of you are interested, you can check it out under 'The Biggest Loser Challenges' forum.

Congrats Emmy and Shop and Sarah and Stampin on the great losses. Chervata, good to see you! Yes, when the weight effects your health, that can really get your attention. I didn't get my numbers checked, but I was afraid I was becoming pre-diabetic. I don't know about you, but I want to be able to eat some sweets in the future. I would rather moniter that myself than have some disease dictate my chocolate intake.

The eating today hasn't been good. When TOM is here I could eat a house and still be hungry. I didn't work out either due to the long nap and soreness. Oh well, there's always tomorrow..

Heather:

Sassy, Buddly, Cathy, Amarie, and all the rest: What's up?

Hi there!

Cheryl and Sarah! Nice to meet you. Look forward to getting to know you!

Well, all... I have been enjoying my week off, although I'm not getting anything accomplished. Haha.

I'll buzz back in later to say more and catch up. I fixed my 'puter today, so maybe tomorow.



Amarie

I signed up for TBL challage!! Too bad it doesnt start now, I wanna lose 5 pounds by my bday.

Cool Shop, hopefully you will be on the Black Team with me. My bday is April 22 and I'd like to be 180 by then. I'm a little more than my ticker says now due to TOM and my eating habits the last couple of weeks.

Good to see you Amarie!

What is the Biggest Loser challenge? I have my own personal goals, but I'm wondering if I should do something with a group as well.

hope - GOOD LUCK!!! I just had a phone interview tonight and it went really well, so I'm so excited! They pretty much told me straight out that I'd be invited down for a full-day interview and asked to teach a sample lesson and everything, so we'll see! I have another school that I already did the full interview with and they should be getting back to me within a couple of weeks. Gah, the suspense!

I'm baaaaacccckkk...

Hope and Francie - WTG on TBL challenge! I'll be rootin for you! How will Francie find out what team she's on? I guess I just assumed people picked.

Francie - 'cause its worth saying: Congrats on you're awesome progress! 11 # rocks!

Hope - your birthday is earthday? That is so cool! I am sayin prayers for you tonight, and will send positive thoughts your way
all day tomorrow! Break a leg chicky.

Emmy - Woot! WTG on the first 10 and a belated welcome to onederland! I will keep my fingers crossed that you get the job of your choice! I can so relate to the misery of waiting; at least mine is winding down, and I should know final school admits in a little over a week.

Sassyfrass - Ugh. I hope they get the stupid office moving stuff settled soon. Why do they always try that stuff before everything is really ready?

Buddly, Leenie - what's new girls?

Cathy - hope you are having fun our nomad chick! How's the trip goin?

Heather - happy thoughts still beaming your way!

Sara, Cheryl, Beauty, and anyone I missed - Hope you are doing well this week!

Well, I'm going on another business trip this weekend. I will just keep keepin on, trying to eat well, and get my runs and walks in. I started counseling this week, I really think the time is right for me to make progress on some major issues. Anyway, lots to think about.

friends!

Hey all! I'm new to the site (have been lurking around for a few days) but decided to jump in.

I've dealt with depression for a long time now (my family's company moved us half-way around the world with a month's notice and I wasn't quite ready to move...) - my depression/anxiety/tourettes (and the meds associated with them) led to my weight gain - but I've been off all the meds now for almost a year and have seen a huge difference (even if I'm not losing weight at the rate I'd like to, at least I'm not gaining at the weight I used to).

I've lost 10-15 pounds since I joined WW this past summer (my weight tends to fluxuate a lot - but I'm working on trying to figure out why that is (the new theory is that I'm not meeting my daily points allotment - something I never thought I'd have a problem with!)

Hi chicks

Still struggling badly, but still around....