As promised, I'm baaaacckk too! I've been nothing but lazy today and that suits me just fine!

Tina... I wanted to tell you how sorry I am about your friend. Going to wakes and funerals can be SO emotionally tolling for close friends and family... you must be exhausted. My thoughts will be with you tomorrow. {{{{HUGS}}}}

Baylee... I don't know if I got the chance to tell you, it's SO nice to have you back! It looks like you've got a lot of great ideas for things to do to keep yourself occupied. The live theatre and hotel thing sounds really nice... it reminded me that my hubby and I should do the same. We live only about a half hour from Stratford which is a MAJOR hotspot for live theatre. The town itself, however, is small and quaint but touristy and would make for an excellent one night, two days trip! Btw, I don't think I'm a size 16 yet, more like 18, but the new skort I bought WAS a 16 (kinda stretchy material) and it was exciting to me!

Thin... I'm glad your reunion went so well! Sounds like you and hubby had a great time. I'm so excited for you that you're starting WW tomorrow! No more wishing you'd already started dieting... you're doing it now! I started about 2 and a half months ago and I'm SO glad I did. And, I know before long, that it will be 5 months, 6 months and I will be SO much happier and proud of myself. Let's do it together!

J-ann... I've been SO neglectful in my posts in the last couple of days that I don't think I officially welcomed you to our group! WELCOME!!! 6 a.m. and taking the dog for a walk... you're a better woman than I!

Lucky... I REALLY like the article you posted. It made A LOT of sense to me! Sometimes ppl ask me what I'm doing to lose weight and I tell them my diet. I'm always afraid to say that about half the days, I skip my breakfast or just have a piece of fruit. That's CrAzY though! I eat if I'm hungry and some mornings, I'm not! Why would I want to force food into my body when I'm TRYING to lose weight from overeating in the first place? The article made me realize that I don't even need to THINK about justifying this to anyone!

Howdy to everyone else out there... 2Cute, Kat, Marusha, Malia, Mary and anybody else I'm forgetting! Btw, thanks for all the support in regards to my sister with Lupus; it's nice to know you guys care!

Kisses,
Sara

I had another cheat free day.
But I must confess I ate more than I needed to be satisfied.
I am working on portion control. I am not pigging out or anything. In fact... in the past I would have considered them "normal" size portions. LOL I just know that NOW I don't need as much food.

Since I have past the "3 weeks it is a habit" phase for no cheating ... I now want to make the next 3 weeks portion control.
Stopping when I am satisfied. Not when the food is gone. LOL

People.. I am going to make it this time.!!!!
I have the knowledge ... I have the support ... I have the commitment !!!!
The knowlege to know what food plan "I" need to be on.
The support from all of you. And I can't forget the "example".
But the commitment has to come from "ME". I am the only one who can make that commitment. You can show me the food plan, you can show me the way... but it is "MY" commitment that will make the difference.

This LC woe gives me the strength I needed. It removes those overpowering urges to EAT !!!! I still sometimes have a desire for something off plan.... but it is not that overpowering urge.

I just want to say thank you for all of your encouragement,
for all of your fine examples of not cheating, for your willingness to put up with all of my slips over and over again.
IT IS PAYING OFF !

It is Motivation Monday.
I hope my commitment to remain cheat free motivates you to remain cheat free. I hope my perservence to hang in there and try ONE MORE TIME... helps motivate you to try one more time.
I hope you look around and see what YOU are doing Right... and quit focusing on what you have done wrong.
TODAY is a new day... a new beginning. Make it YOUR DAY !!!!

Mornin' Ladies,

Just stopped by to say "Greet the day with joy". It's supposed to be cooler here. I certainly hope so.

Gotta pack my lunch and get to work.
See you soon,

Hello all rushing around to get ready for work.
I heard from my friends brother last night she has gone home and is doing well.
Hope all of you have a great day.

Good morning, good morning, good morning! It is a new day, a new week and a new healthier way of life for me.....starting today!

I'm on early so I can get things together before I leave for WW. Yes, I'm off to the dreaded iron monster this morning and I will deal with whatever HE (yes HE, after all, monsters are HEs) has to say and move on from there. Got my measurements taken. YUCK!!! Oh well, onward and downward!

2cute: You are such an inspiration!!! 3 weeks cheat free is just Wonderful! Portion control is what gets me in trouble as well. I eat healthy stuff, just way too much of it. That will have to change.

Mary: Sorry I missed you we were on at the same time. Have a great day!

Tina: Love and prayers to you honey. This is going to be a tough day for you. Know that you're loved.

Sara: We have to have 'lazy days' once in awhile. They help us catch up and rejuvenate!

J-ann: It's supposed to be cooler here for a couple of days too. It's been overcast since yesterday afternoon, but no rain. We really need a couple of days of showers to get my grass looking better. It's pitiful!

Well, girls, I'm off to face the music. I hope all of you have a wonderful day.

Thin, I just can't find words to say about your trip. It could be a movie!!!!! It was funny scary and sad .... oops, you didn't say but was there romance then you would have had it all!!!!!

At least your reunion sounded fun....

You snuck in on me, Thin...good luck at WW and your WI (not Wisconsin)

It is 9:30 am, and I haven't spoiled my diet yet. ((((patting myself on the back)))) I haven't eaten ANYTHING yet, so the day is wide open...the possibilities endless. Another beginning...what to do, what to do....hmmmm....I've stopped and started so many times, it's almost a joke, no, it isa joke...who am I kidding? I come here for support and you guys are all so wonderful, and accept me when I'm good, bad, indifferent...maybe I need the discipline that a WI (not Wisconsin) provides again...I've tried all these different plans, with limited success, but I've had the MOST success with WW, I guess because it is so "normal." Of course, any diet is only as good as the commitment you make to it and the effort you put into it.

I want the feeling of success. I want to be proud of myself. I want to look good. I want to lose this weight once and for all. End of story.

On to replies...

Thin! You win baby! I thought I've been on some vacations from ****, but I will concede...You were only drunk on Monday? Good Lord. I'm glad the reunion was fun anyway.

2cute: You are doing so well, you're so focused. Can you channel some of that my way? Keep up the good work!

Lucky: Good stuff you posted there! I am coming to realize that there is no ONE right way to do this...it's got to be according to what works for me. It may not work for you and your plan may not work for me...we have to find what suits us, individually, and what we can stick with!
BTW, I think you and Baylee should take that ride, just as Michelle and I need to plan our "meeting."

Michelle: So when are we getting together? I have no more trips to Philly coming up, but I sure know the way! Whenever is good for you, let me know.

Tina: Thinking of you, honey. Take care.

Mary: I'm so glad to hear your friend is doing well.

Malia: How's it going? Is Mom feeling any better? Mikey behaving?

Sara: Everyone needs a good lazy day every once in a while...take 'em when you can get 'em! Thumbs up for size 16!

J ann If I had any sense, I'd be out walking my dog first thing in the morning too. Good for you. I see you're an aquacizer too! I really enjoy those classes.

Baylee; The theater sounds great...but here's another idea for you...why not "try out" for one of the productions? Even if you don't get a part, backstage help is always needed...just a thought...

Marusha: Okay, I'll make a deal with you. You can have Brad Pitt, but Mel belongs to me!

Well, I've been on here WAY longer than I planned...(again) Lots to do...we're off to see "Les Miz" again tonight. I think this will be my sixth time. I really must expand my Broadway repetoire...but we all LOVE this show!! And they always run "two for one" specials on the tickets....so we're off to the Big Apple again...taking the train...no driving! There WILL be dinner out tonight...so I'm planning ahead...I will make it through this day!

I hope I didn't miss anyone..."Hi!" if I did, and I'll catch you next time! have a great day, all....love ya lots....

HI guys !!! I just got home from working out in the pool.
It wasn't as hard going again as I expected. I just pretend no one can see me. LOL I must have a HUGE imagination. LOL LOL

I also want to tell you about the great buy I got Saturday at the grocery store. Alberstons was running a special on chicken.
Skinless, boneless chicken breasts only 75 cents per lb
Leg and thigh combos only 25 cents per pound.
Guess what I will be eating a lot of for the next month. LOL

Now I must shower and get my day going. I have an appointment in about an hour or so. I will see you all later. (waving bye)

*Yum* Mmmm *Smack*

Tasty!



Okay... so to many people out there, this may not be a big deal. To me, it's made my day! I just went grocery shopping and discovered Hunt's Juicy Gels (no suger added, not the regular kind). They come in packages with 4 cups (99 gram per cup). They are juicy jello stuff that comes in different flavours (strawberry, orange, etc.). They're made with Splenda instead of regular sugar!

What's so great about them?! They have NO FAT and only 5 CALORIES per cup! I could eat a whole package of them a day and it would be ONLY 20 CALORIES! I could eat as many as I want!

I hope none of you have discovered these yet because... if you did... and you didn't tell me... I'm gonna bust some caps!

That's about all I have to say right now!
Sara

[size=]STOP!! DO NOT PASS GO, DO NOT COLLECT $200!!! [/size]

In other words: DO NOT POST HERE!

Go to "300+ And Ready To Try Again....#198"

See ya there!