Ohhh, Bunny, you ARE a daring girl!! That MUST be a picture of you up in the corner of your post, then. Wearin' your itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini. (Oops, showing my age.)

Have a good weekend everyone.

Love to all
annie

Wow! Bunny I have to admire your chutzpah. I seem to have spent my entire life trying to cover up as much of me as possible. Even if I had known they made bikinis for larger women, there is no way I'd ever consider putting one on me. Just the thought of my enormous, drooping belly hanging over the top of one of those itsy, bitsy bottoms (and probably making it disappear beneath the great, oozing folds of flab) makes every dimple of my cellulite quiver with embarrassment. Now, if I were one of those "statuesque" larger women, i.e. well proportioned, tall and firm, it might be a different matter entirely, but I am short and flabby, have nothing much to show off in the way of boobs and a lot to hide in tummy and backside. So, there's not even any point in wearing low cut tops because there's really nothing to show off and short skirts only show ever more rippling folds of chubby knees and thighs. (sigh) I have a friend who is about 5'10" tall and weighs about the same as I do but her bulk is so nicely distributed over her extra height that she looks good in just about anything, and especially gorgeous when showing off those long slim legs and big boobs. Life is so unfair.
Well, now that I've gotten myself all depressed, I guess it's time to confess that I had a very bad day yesterday. I went to my WI and when I learned that I'd only lost 2/10 lb (like not even 1/4 lb) I proceeded to drown my sorrows in chocolate. Back on track today, feeling very shaky from the sugar overdose and determined that the minute it stops raining, I will start a walking program.
Now, I'd better get myself cleaned up as my sis, her hubby and grandaughter are arriving soon for a wee visit.

Hey everyone.. My name's Sara and I wanna join your lil group. :-D

Morning, ladies!

Yesterday was my husband's second 19th birthday (bwaha!) - we stayed home and did family-like things mostly. His wish: an all day bad bad bad horror film fest. So we watched "Silent Predators" (about mutant rattlesnakes in California), "Boa" (about a mutant snake at the South Pole in the future), the first half of the miniseries "The Beast" (about a giant squid somewhere coastal in the US), and the first ten minutes of the beyond dreadful "Demonic Toys". Ugh.

Today is shopping and walking.

(And welcome, Sara!!)

Hi All ....Welcome Sara!

It's supposed to be really HOT here the next few days so yesterday, after aquajogging class, I did all the more strenuous chores. This morning at 5 A.M. (coffee cup in hand) we put in 1/4 - 1/2 mi. tracks for the odgs in our advanced tracking class. I'm thrilled. The Sarah (my pointer) worked thru high wet grass, lawn , a hedge row and (this is a big one for us) Crossed a road and found where the track layer had contiued walking on the other side. We found all 4 articles (eg. gloves, a plastic wallet, etc) the person dropped along the way. So by 8AM we had a successful class and got in our walking for the day.

I'm going to "veg. out" for the rest of the day and just drink lots of water and read.

TTYL,

Have a happy, O.P. day,

OH, PLEASE, HELP!!!!
My little sulk after Friday's mini-loss at WI has turned into a major BINGE. It is now Day 3 and I can't even begin to describe all the greasy, sugary, disgusting food I've forced down my throat. Today I was feeling so bloated that I napped for three hours on the sofa. That's how I react to too many carbs and it's NOT a good thing. I do know that I can't continue on this way or I will be showing an enormous gain at Friday's WI and I'm really so close to my 30 lb loss.
BTW, welcome Sara. I'm not always this negative. When I'm on a roll and feeling good, I can be almost inspirational. Ask anybody.
I think if I can just get one good OP day under my belt (HA, what belt?) it will give me the courage to continue with another and then back on track. All this was the result of a poor showing on the scales on Friday. I think I really would cut off my nose just to spite my face.
Well, tomorrow is Canada Day and we are invited to a BBQ at my cousin's. I will try very hard to keep portions small and drink lots of water.
Congrats to all who have been losing well. I hope to join your ranks very soon.
LindaBC

WHOA, LINDA!

OKAY, It's a new day. Let's begin again together. I had a salty day yesterday. Guess who's fingers are sooo bloated I can barely type?

Get out your journal first thing this AM and fill in your food plan for theday as best you can.Mine is:

Breakfast: OJ, Eng. Muffin w/ 2 tsp p'nut butter,coffee, vitamin 6 pts.

Lunch: 3 oz. cold grilled chicken, salad w lite dressing, 1/2 c. fresh strawverries. 4.5

Dinner: It's supposed to be in the 90°'s today so probably a variation of lunch with extra chicken, a low fat blueberry muffin and a skinny cow for dessert. 12 pts.

I'll probably snack on prtezels, fruit and,maybe crackers. Depending on points I have left.

This is the plan. As you well know it can change. My goal for today is to keep it from changing drastically and to drink more than all of my water.

Now, once this is in writing, pop that journal into your pocket and keep it there, where you can touch it. If you work in an office or are stationary for any length of time PUT IT OUT WHERE YOU CAN SEE IT. Use the journal as a reminder of your daily goal. If you tend to eat in the car, like I do, clip it to the front of your purse so you see it as you are pulling into the fast food joint. This little reminder has turned me around before I could get thru the drive thru line,
If the weather let's you, walk or hit the pool if you get hungry AND make yourself wait 10 minutes before you eat anything not already in your journal. Sometimes, if you can wait it out the craving will go away or you'll think if an OP replacement.

You know I was binging and off program a few weeks ago and you helped pull me back OP and get my winning attitude back.

Remember, one tiny step at a time is what leads to our success. Let's get thru this mornin' then work on this afternoon. We'll both get thru this day and start a new one tomorrow.

NOW, SMILE, JOURNAL AND THINK ABOUT HOW EASY THIS CAN BE!

Your friend and fellow struggler,

Welcome Sara!!

Looks like some of us had a trying weekend. (Aren't they ALL?) I had my mom's 78th B'day party yesterday. Tried to keep it really simple with grilled hot dogs and brats (I know, I know, fat AND calories). Anyway, I was able to limit myself to one, since I'm not a big fan of hot dogs anyway. We had a veggie tray and a fruit bowl. My downfall was cake and ice cream, but since I'm a closet ice cream eater , I didn't eat a lot of that either. It all went well. Everyone had a good time and I'm pooped out. I was whipped before it ever started just from being sure everything was neat, clean, and tidy.

I'm ready for a fresh start with both j-ann and Linda. (Seems that I make a lot of fresh starts, hmmm.)

My 19 yo DD had a job interview today for a management job. The interview went well, but because she has only management classes and no real experience, the lady suggested another job that just opened up that they will need to fill "very soon". The lady told DD that she would recommend her for that position, which is still pretty darn good. She won't get word until after the 4th. (She's worked at McDonald's, Bob Evans, and now a pizza place and is all done coming home smelling like food. AND she wants to be able to polish her nails. ) Please keep your fingers crossed for her.

So... let's get busy, ladies. We can all have smaller, healthier bods by X-mas, right? Let's GOOOO.

annie

I feel like complete and utter dog doo-doo.

-ahem- I guess I should explain myself, eh?

I've totally eaten over my points for the day and didn't go for my usual 6k walk tonight b/c of a few things. a) the dog is freaking out from the fireworks (b) That time of the month (c) I feel guilty! I guess it could be much worse.. I could be 30 points over instead of only 6, right?

Thanks, J-Ann , sometimes I need a dose of my own lectures. Somehow I got through the family Canada Day BBQ. I have finished up my day with about 33 points which is at the high end but still not too bad considering how I've been stuffing myself all weekend. Tomorrow I will do as you say and preplan my entire day...not something I generally do because I find it too constraining but I really need the extra boundaries right now.
Annie, I will be keeping my fingers crossed for your DD to get her dream job. Also, thanks for your support. Yes, I think it might be a good idea if we start planning for thinner US by Christmas. Let's be realistic, ok? I know there's no way I will be into a size 12. I'd be ever so thrilled with a size 20 by then.
Sara pretend you are on Wendy's Plan which allows a person to go a LOT over their points for one or two days a week as long as you stay at the bottom end of your range the other 5 days. I haven't been on Wendy's Plan for about a year (basically because it didn't work for me) but guess what!! I've decided that the past three days have been Wendy's Plan.

Back to the drawing board tomorrow gals. There is NO WAY I'm going to ruin a year of hard work just because of one binge weekend. So nice to know you are all on my side. We are all in this together.
LindaBC

Ladies, ladies, ladies!! You are being much too hard on yourself. You have to eat some of the things you like (and enjoy it) once in a while or you're apt to go off the deep end. (At least I would.) It was only one day. Special days are meant to be enjoyed. So now it's over. Just get back to working on the new you.

Have a wonderful Independence Day tomorrow.

annie

Hello people!! My name is Roz and I have been sitting here reading your posts for about an hour. I can totally see myself when I read them. I would really like to join this group. You guys seem very fun, supportive, and full of good advice. Let me give u some info on me........ I am 29, married, no kids, live in Alberta, Canada, joined ww on June 1/02, starting weight was (I can't believe I am going to admit this in public........) 309.8, at wi last week 308.2 . The first week I was down 5lbs , second week my best friend was in town for the weekend and I gained 1.2, third week I went out of town for the weekend (w/o hubby) and missed my sat wi, and last week at wi I had gained 2.2!! There goes my 5lbs......... This week I haven't been journaling but plan to start fresh next week. I really some motivation as I want to lose 10lbs by the end of August. I know I can do it as long as stay on plan. The weekends seem to kill me though. Any suggestions?? Roz

Hi all , WOW seems like mostly everyone has had a hard time keeping on point , including me . Is there a full moon , or what ? Welcome Sarah & Roz . Roz , the weekends are tough for most people , I think . I don't count points on saturday (sometimes sunday , monday .....) . That's not the quick road to weight loss , but some of us need that day to let loose . My struggle has been journaling . I don't ! I used to , faithfully .

Lets July is less of a struggle for us , huh ? Kathy

Welcome, ROZ!! Nice to see another fellow Canadian. You've had a bit of a rocky start on your weight loss journey. I think the answer for you is not to wait until "next week" to start journalling. Roz, this is how we got to be the way we are...putting off doing the things we KNOW in our hearts will be good for us. Just think, if you start journalling tomorrow and stay OP all weekend, you could have lost several of those gained pounds by Monday. You didn't say what day your WW meeting is but you could have lost those 5 pounds again if you start NOW and don't wait until Monday.
Kathleen, I agree that we all need a day when we're a bit easier on ourselves but let's not make it an entire weekend...or a LONG weekend. That's nearly half the week shot to ****! I confessed that I had a binge weekend from Friday to Sunday and I've been trying since then to make up for it. How much better off I'd have been if I'd had my little binge on Friday and then got right back OP on Saturday! Oh, and even though I had a binge weekend, I still journalled every bite, chastising myself even as I wrote it down but it didn't stop me. I think it did slow my consumption a little though. Just seeing the numbers gave me a fast reality check.
Tomorrow morning is my WI and I'm not looking forward to it because I just can't see how I could NOT have gained weight even with a long walk and pool exercises, it wouldn't have been enough. Darn!

You're right Linda. I know what I have to do and quit procrastinating. I have been getting my activity and water in this week though. My weigh in is usually Sat am but sometimes Friday depending on my work schedule. Since today is already thurs i figured the damage was already done for this week and next week (starting on sunday) would be my new start. I'm not sure if a "free" day would be such a good idea for me. I think I need to learn to watch what and how much I eat all the time in order for me to change my habits. Thanks for the ideas though. Take care. Roz