Hi everyone. I feel I've been eating out of control since Sunday night. I did really well during my party and my scale was actaully down on Monday am. Well, that seemed to give me the OK to eat. I've been a bit out of control and actually skipped wi today -- it was the last week and I did not want to be up. I did actually start tracking today - have not done that truthfully since last Friday. On line I did switch to simply filling tracking (the old core) rather than doing the flore I had been doing. For the next couple of weeks, I'm going to do core as best I can and try not to be eating anything non core.

I hope everyone is doing well. Its funny how I don't check in for a few days and I feel lost!

Coco - as far as the cookbooks - I don't think points calculations have changed. Anything that was core is now a filling food. I think WW would love to have everyone feel they needed to buy the new stuff - I wouldn't bother.

Sandra, congrats on realizing your oops and getting back on track! Good for you! I wish I had that realization on Monday afternoon....oh well. Glad to hear the play went well - was this a holiday time for the group or a community theater? Would you do another? I'm jealous to your watching the birds - can you send them back up north? All I have is grey squirrels!

Maryann - maybe staying the same for the next couple of weeks is a good goal? Do you have a lot of entertaining coming up? For a kickstart -- maybe find some new recipes or limit carbs? Just an idea. How is Leo doing?

Hi to everyone else! got to get dd to bed. Have a good night.

Hi Chicks! I'm thinking about going back to WW on 12/29. Crazy huh? I'd like to beat the rush.

We have an ice storm coming tomorrow early evening into Friday. They are expecting 1/2 to 3/4 inch of ice....the kind that breaks trees. Nothing we can do about it but have stuff in the house in case we get stranded. I'm just hoping the electricity stays on.

I've had enough of winter already. All of you are doing so well. Hang in there!

Paula, sounds like you're going to be all right. Just forgive yourself and move on. The play was to be a final farewell to the old stage where I used to direct plays when I was teaching. I directed there for 3 decades. Auditions had been opened to all in the school district. I am a retired teacher from that district and was permitted to audition. No, I don't think I'll be any more plays. I don't like to be tied down to routines any more. The only reason I was in this one was for sentimental reasons. I did enjoy it, though.

Vicki, we were sort of stranded at home the last 3 days. We could have gotten out but didn't. Tomorrow I'm actually going to get dressed for the first time since Sunday.

all....goodnight!

Rhonda

I get the prize: last and first on.

I hope everyone is having a good day. I am; I left work early! I'm taking my DH out to a movie and then to dinner tonight.

Rhonda

Hi Everyone
Just taking a break. Been doing some cleaning.
And now going to get ready and wrap some packages. So came to get the wrapping paper. And thought I would get on here.
BLESSEDWITHSARAH it is so easy to fall off the wagon. And so hard to get back on. Or it is for me anyway. But sounds like you are back on the wagon. and that is wonderful. Hope you are having a great day.
VICKIE hope you are doing ok. You be careful with the ice coming your way. I think maybe sometime over the weekend they are calling for a chance of ice for us. I dont like the ice.
TEJAS hope you have a wonderful "date" with your hubby. That is nice to do.
BEACHBUM How are you doing. Hope hubby is doing ok.
ONTARGET Hope you could get out today.
Well I better get off here.
Need to get the wrapping done.
I am thinking of each of you.
coco

Hi Ladies

I'm still around,just having problems with our new computer. Leo went to the store that we bought it from and hoping they will be able to fix the problems. They ask its easy to transfer fer stuff from one computer to another. Don't believe that,Once we got all the information on the new computer it would let us in for some reason.I'm posting from the old computer.

I CAN'T BELIEVE that I haven't tried to get into the cookie jar,or the candy dish.I guess I'm not into the sweets anymore,my interest is in snacks like potato chips,pretzels, and my favorite cheese doodles.Don't have those in the house,so I don't have to worry about them,until I get down to my DD's house where they are everywhere. YIKES!!! Hope I will have the when I'm down there.


SANDRA-I was so closed to getting out of the 160's and than gained 3 lbs at TG. Now trying to get out of the 160"s is a mere dream,as I don't think I'm going to make it,leaving my environment.Hope the Monday w-i will do the trick.

TRISH--Its it funny how traditions fade after we get married. I had the same problem,my family always had turkey on all the holidays like TG Christmas & Easter,but when I go married Leo family Had the traditional turkey for TG but for Christmas they had a goose and Easter was Leg of Lamb. Didn't like th two latter's.Finally I got my way again and Turkey is severed on all the holidays.I came from New York,and I must say that Christmas was the most beautiful time of the year down there,but we moved out as we couldn't afford to live there anymore after our retirement.Lets hope our Monday W-I will work though the New Year.

COCO-Thanks for your kind words.They're talking about a 4" snow storm on the Cape Friday afternoon.The supermarkets were filled with people preparing for our first major snow fall. Hope it melts by this Tues as that when we are leaving for NY. Thanks for giving the OK for a Monday W-I,if it helps you being more accountable for the weekends I think Trish & I made a wise decision.


PAULA-Thats a great idea going low carb for a while could kick start my weight loss.I should have thought of that being a a low carb program before I went back to WW. I definitely don't want to be back in the 170's like I was last Christmas.Sorry Paula that your off the wagon & missed you W-I. ,but you'll get back on & just remember You and the rest of us can do this,its just a matter of saying no to the foods & drinks that hinder us.


VICKIE-Thats a good Idea,to get ahead of the long lines of people making their New Year Revolutions.I do the same ,but I don't attend meetings anymore.Stay warm and safe during this storm.We are on alert also for this weekend.

RHONDA-Congrats for being the last and first on the boards for your prize lots of from all of us. Have a wonderful time at the movies.

Hi there
Just another quick check in.
Son wants to get on here.
But I have some clothes in the dryer. That will taken out soon so they dont wrinkle. And the dishes need done.
Still have some wrapping to do. Guess I am trying to do to many things. And not getting anything done.
BEACHBUM Here' some . I am sure you will do fine while you are away. I think we all need some will power in the next couple of weeks. Hope you get your computer all figured out. Guess my Mom and Dad are going to fix some salmon for Christmas dinner. They are also going to have turkey and some ham. Will say a little prayer that the weather gets better by Tuesday for your travel.
Well gotta go.
Thinking of each of you.
Have a wonderful evening.
coco

Maryann, glad to hear you're only going to be getting about 4 inches from the storm tomorrow. We are at the 1 foot area. School has been made a 1/2 day tomorrow - I'm glad that dd will be home prior to the snow. For work I'm leaving by noon and working from home in the afternoon. My goal is to be home before any snow.

I've done well today food wise - all core with just a couple sneaks at work -- too many treats around the office. I am going to estimate 3 points for my snacking.

I'm off to do laundry as well - both hampers are overflowing! Have a good night ladies!

Does anyone have a good sugar cookie recipe? DD and I are going to make christmas cut out cookies this weekend. No, they are not core, but for Santa. Just wondering if you had a favorite recipe to share!

Thanks

Hey chickies!

I've been busy, busy, busy this week with end of school stuff. Have managed to maintain (my goal for December) and am still walking with my buddy. I guess it's the treadmill for me until we come back to school. I'm trying to get done with all of my paperwork and then I'm outta here. I hope you chicks all have a great Christmas. I won't be able to check in until January unless I'm on someone else's computer over the holidays, so be safe, enjoy your family time and don't stress over eating too much !!!!

I'll be thinking of all of you!!

Hi Ladies

The computer is up and its working fine. We're very happy with it.

So far the snow hasn't come but we're excepting 12" late this afternoon until tomorrow afternoon.Once that done, we heading for another 6-12: for Sunday. Leo doesn't think we are going down to NY with all that snow around.

COCO-Have to start my laundry this afternoon,just in case we will be going down to NY we like to start packing over the weekend.I also have to iron my Christmas outfit and get it ready to put in the garment bag. DD is going to have roast beef,veal cutlet & baked ziti.So I thinking I be all right eating the meats and pasta providing its Whole Wheat.Thanks for the will power,think I'm going to need it,went on the scale: for a SNEAK PEEK and I still 164,way I can't get down is a puzzle to me.Hope the snow goes away by Tuesday also as we haven't seen the family since last Christmas,and love to be seeing them all again.


PAULA-According the the forecast we are going to get 4-6 inches this afternoon and than tonight into tomorrow morning and another 6 which is 12" total and than on Sunday we're getting another snow storm from the south, right after this one.Stay safe and warm,hope the power doesn't go out.Funny you call Cape Cod the foot we call it the arm with Chatham being the elbow and Falmouth being the arm pit.

I have of today 15 WPA's left hope I will make it until Monday My new W-I day.

Sorry don't have a sugar cookie recipe,as I think the are to sweet.I have a good cookie that uses egg whites & nuts.If you want it I will print out the recipe for you.


SLOAN-Its so good to see your post. Congrats for maintaining. Going to use my manual treadmill again right after new years. I got my Christmas Present early this year Leo bought me a DVD portable player and now I will be able to take it down to the basement where the TM is and watch a movie while walking.


Have a great afternoon,going to start my dinner

Hi Everyone
Well it is pouring the rain. Water is laying everywhere. If this keeps up. Afraid it might start flooding. But guess sometime over the weekend we have a chance of snow. I am just thankful that all the rain we are having isnt snow. Cant image how much we would have.
Guess son is taking us out to eat tonight. He wants to pick up a couple of gift cards. So thought while we are out. Might see if he will stop at the Cracker Barrel so I can get a gift card for my Mom and Dad. They like to eat there.
BEACHBUM Glad you got your computer all set up. Sure hope it clears up so you can go to NY.
Well am going to get off here. Got a couple more gifts to wrap that I didnt get done yesterday. Had some errends to run this morn. So gotta get busy now.
Hope everyone is having a great day.
Thinking of each of you.
coco

I just have a sec here. I did wi this am and had a loss. Life is good.


Have a terrific Friday, everyone. I'll be back later.

Happy Saturday everyone. Well, we have about a foot of snow on the ground, ,its still snowing (light flurries) and we are expecting another 8 inches tomorrow. I guess we will have a white Christmas! Thankfully, school had a 1/2 day yesterday and I left at noon and worked from home for the afternoon. So we were all safe before the storm hit. Right now dh is clearing the driveway and I need to call the gym to see if dd's class is still on at 11. Then this afternoon we are going to the Bass Pro Shops near us -- there is a winter wonderland set up and pictures with Santa! Should be fun and probably crazy busy. Oh well, maybe the snow will keep people away. It was dh's idea, so he can't complain if it is crowded.

Maryann, how did you make out with the storm?

Coco, where do you live? I'm wondering if your rain was part of our snow storm. Hope all is well at your house.

Sandra, keep doingi what your doing. Congrats on the loss.

Hi to Trish, Rhonda, Vickie, Donna and anyone else I missed!