Terri, great movie. I loved it.

Hi everybody

Hi ladies ~

I hope this finds Y'all doing well and staying OP. I didn't do to good this week, especially the weekend. My husband Greg and I have been doing WW, me going to meetings and he just following along. I made a decisioin this weekend to do WW-at-home, the 2 of us. I've been gone so much latey between WW, the gym 3 times a week ~ I just feel like this is the right thing to do. So I will be weighing on Mondays now. Today, I was the same (according to my scale) 179. I am going to really try to stay on track this week. With vacation less than 2 weeks away, I need to stay good.....

Essie ~ What's really funny is that I did this myself, to my mom....moved out but not at 21....I was only 18. Chris will be close by and I'll bet he'll be here a lot but it doesn't make it any easier. Just knowing that you are still missing your son now that he's 30, makes me know I'll never stop wanting Chris here but we do have to allow them to grow up, right? My husband, Greg, is going out of town for a business trip tomorrow morning and will be gone until late Sunday night so I'm going to be here all alone. I guess Chris picked the wrong week to move out. <sigh>

Jen ~ like you, I'm glad for the new week and a new start. With doing WW at home now, I feel good. The pressure of weighing in each Wednesday stressed me out. Ha!

Myra ~ I have a weight training routine I'm following too. My arms and legs were killing me when I went to the gym tonight. I can't wait until I get used to it.

Terri ~ so glad that your mini vacation was a relaxing one. I am counting the days until I leave on mine......3/2, 3:30pm......count, count, count....

We saw Cast Away this weekend....hadn't seen it in all this time. It was really good. We hadn't been to the movies in ages and it was nice....of course, I couldn't pass up the popcorn.

well, have a great evening ~




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Zoe ~ soaking up the "SON" in Texas

Hi All!
I loved "The Family Man" Great movie. I agree Essie!
My boys were on TV for a second. They saw WCW at the Von Braun Center tonight and they were on live on TNT Monday NITRO. My mom called all excited because I didn't know it was live and she said NITRO Is on and they said "Live from Huntsville, Alabama" She was searching for her grandsons and fav. SIL.
http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif My brother watches it and he called her and said if they are there at the match then they are on TV now. I turned it on and once when they scanned the crowd I saw them. I knew they were taping 4 matches for future shows but I didn't realize NITRO was live.

Hope you have a great time Zoe.

Hi everybody!
Terri

Good Evening Ladies ~ I hope everyone is well and staying on track today. I was good today, had 20.5 points. I have some left but I think I'm finished for the day.

I went to the mall with my friend Thyra tonight after work. When I got home, hubby was gone (left this morning for a business trip) and my sons bed, desk and computer were gone. http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//crying.gif http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//crying.gif I'm sure he'll be back tonight since his toothbrush and stuff is still here. It did bring tears to my eyes though.......with Greg out of town, this wasn't a good week for him to be moving......

Have a wonderful evening Y'all


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Zoe ~ soaking up the "SON" in Texas

I am so sorry! That must be tough. :Giving Zoe a hug: I am thinking of you. Hang in there.
Terri

Hi Everyone ~

I was out again tonight, this time, dinner with my son. He called me at work and asked me if I wanted to have dinner. Right now, he's still here, playing video games. I think that the only thing that's changed is that he doesn't sleep here.....hehehe.

Terri ~ thanks so much for your hug. I really was a mess last night. I emailed a friend of mine and she wrote back saying that I brought tears to her eyes....geeze, I must have really laid it on. Ha! Anyway, like I said, he's here now but I assume will be leaving shortly.

Hope everyone is having a good day and evening.


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Zoe ~ soaking up the "SON" in Texas

Zoe, It's so hard to have one of our "chicks" leave the nest. Just remember that he's able to leave because you did such a great job raising him, and preparing him for just this. When my daughter turned 18, she not only moved out, but to another state, and I cried myself to sleep every night for weeks, worrying, etc. But we do get thru it, and they spread their wings and grow and succeed. Remember that he loves you, no matter where he lives.

Terri, glad your weekend away was good. Now you've got celebrities in your house! I'll bet they were so excited, and had a great time.

Myra, I'm sure the weights will mark a difference in your loss. It's such an effective way of shaping, and great for keeping bone density.

Hi to Essie and Dianne!

~Jen

You know, I don't think the worrying ever stops. If I am out at night by myself somewhere Bruce can't tell my mom that I am not home. He tells her I am in the shower or something and that I will call back. She would worry 'til I got home. She is 800 miles away. <IMG SRC="http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//lol.gif">
I cannot imagine the feeling of my kids not being under my control. I don't want to think about driving. http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//umm.gif http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//nervous.gif
I want it to slow down now.
Have a great Thursday everyone.
Terri

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Hey guys:

How's everyone?

Essie - looks like we're about to get hit with more snow - YUK. I want this winter to be over already!

Just got back last night from Boston. My son played at the Regatta in the Charles Hotel.

Terri: My son is a percusionist --he plays drums, timbales, xylophone (sp?), etc. He is a jazz musician. He's also a student at Columbia University, but took a year off to pursue his music. We are praying he goes back this fall!

Zoe - Your son is a "sweetie from st. petey" (just a weird saying I have, LOL) He knew you were probably having a bad case of empty nest syndrome and wanted to spend some time with you to ease your pain. Either that or he'll be bringing his laundry over every other day and was setting you up, LOL. I'm already dreading this September when our baby girl goes off to college - she's excited about it but she's worried too, about being away from us. I just try to make it sound like its gonna be a wonderful experience, which I really believe, for her.

Jen -- How's it going? How is school? And how are your beautiful grandchildren?

Myra - How's everything -- still exercising like crazy?

Well, gotta run, it's my first day back this week and I've got tons of work.

Have a great night all.

Dianne

Hi Everybody ~

I went to the gym right after work today. I didn't rush like I usually do since no one is home. The house was empty and dark. <sigh> What I didn't do was stop at a fast food drive through.....I wanted to but to be honest, I couldn't decide what or which one to stop at. Can you believe that?? http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//insane.gif

Jen ~ Your post brought tears to my eyes. I feel for you too. I know that having Chris move out but stay in the same town is so much better than leaving the state....like at 18, going away to college. Funny because I even got teary when I think about it at work today. (I'm crying again http://www.3fatchicks.com/ubb//crying.gif )

Terri ~ When my kids started driving, I was a WRECK!! I went through it with my daughter and got over it but then, when my son started driving, and he went out alone for the first time, I was sooooooo nervous, such a wreck....but as time goes by, you get used to it and then you don't give it any thought.....I guess the moving out thing is the same. My friends tell me that I will get so used to it that if he ever wants to come back, even for a weekend, I'll be counting the hours till he leave.....I don't think so.

Dianne ~ Funny how the kids are so excited about leaving us but we fall apart. My son already informed me that he'll be bringing his laundry over. Tonight, I came in to an empty house and he hasn't been here today. Maybe he'll stop by later, who knows. I'll be okay....I wish my husband wasn't on a business trip this week.

Hi Myra and Essie

Hope everyone is staying OP this week. I feel okay about my next weigh in.

TGIF tomorrow!!!!


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Zoe ~ soaking up the "SON" in Texas

Impressive Dianne. He sounds like a great kid. Congrats on a job well done.

Zoe,
I cried for an entire day when my kids went back to school last Aug. They are 14, 9 & 7.
I don't want to even think of myself in 4 years.

Hi Essie, Jen, and Myra.
TTYL,
Terri

Hi to all.....just trying to climb back up on the wagon. I promised myself I wouldn't post a negative thought here, but then realized how much I count on this group's support, and decided to go ahead anyhow. I've been struggling mentally w/staying OP. I want to lose, I need to lose, yet am too lazy? to make the effort.

Perhaps it's just a phase, which is what I'm hoping. I was sooo focused one month ago, and losing. Now I've skipped this week's weigh-in cause I know I've gained. I've been hungry all the time, but it's because I'm not getting in my water, so it's like a vicious circle.

I should delete this post, but I'm not going to. Just want to try to put my thoughts "on paper", and re-commit to this fresh start. I've quit too many times in the past, and each time I've beat myself up and came out of the whole experience with a little less self-love and confidence. I can't let that happen again!

Essie, how are you? Zoe, you're handling it quite well, wtg on passing up the fast food (no matter what the reason!). Dianne, Terri, Myra, HI!

Hope everyone has a good weekend. I've got lots of homework and studying to do, with a test on Monday.

We're invited to a big Mardi Gras party at my niece's tomorrow, which will be a challenge. Her mom (my sister) is doing the cooking..jambalya, red beans and rice, etc. She's a fantastic cook and everyone is looking forward to the evening.

~Jen

Jen,
You are very normal. This is the time of year that people give up. It is so easy to be motivated after the New year begins. It is a lot harder as winter gets the better of us. The big picture is DON'T GIVE UP!!!!!!
You can do this. One day at a time. You want to be healthy so you and Joe will be together for a long time. You are so much healthier now than you were even if the weight isn't coming off as fast. Stick with us. Noone thinks any less of you. On the contrary. Everyone here will feel the same as you at one time or another. Let's stick together and "get it done in 2001." The year is still young. Today is a new day.
Have a great party and have a good time.
HAPPY MARDI GRAS Everyone!
Terri

I am lost. The last message that I see is mine on Feb. 24th. What am I doing wrong?
Terri