I have to thank you all for your wise words. What would I do without all of the support here? I seem to be doing ok today ( so far, but it's only 4:00...I have the whole evening to get through). I have only ten points used up, so ten to fifteen to go. With six point chili for dinner, I can't see myself screwing up too bad. By the way, I posted the chili recipe for you Deb, so you can use your crock pot.
Marcie, wanna come to Minnesota and clean my house and do my laundry? Then you can get my fall bulbs planted for me, as well. Girl, you are a machine...make sure you have some fun days during your vacation!
Lori, you said something about forgiving myself. I wonder if that's not a big part that's hard about getting back on the wagon. I get so angry with myself for screwing up and then I think I just refuse to take care of myself...like I"m punishing me, or something. We can do this...Good luck with your weigh in. Whatever the number, it's just a starting point. It's not a sign of failure, just an opportunity to lose (that's what I've been telling myself today)
Deb, if you wouldn't mind posting the chicken and broccoli quiche recipe, that would be wonderful. I am having a couple of friends over for a girl's lunch Monday, and that would be a perfect thing to serve them. The pictures of Jeremy are great...he looked like he had a blast on his birthday!
Jodi, I"m so glad you decided to post here with us. I look forward to getting to know you better!!! I just went through class reunion angst ( didn't end up going, but because of scheduling not fear) where I just didn't even want to go because they knew me many pounds ago. Tonya really dispelled my fears by telling me about her class reunion, and how everyone either put on weight or lost hair, and that no one really looked like they did in high school. Maybe she can tell you about it. But I agree...don't miss out on fun things because of your weight. I think that's a form of that self-punishment I was talking about it. We don't deserve punishment, we deserve and need nurturing to get through this time in our lives successfully. Listen to MIss Pot, advising Miss Kettle on how to be black!
Kier, I would also like to have your quiche recipe. I am sending you healthy healing vibes. I think you might be a candidate for a flu shot and daily zinc lozenges. My mom was always sick wtih something or other, and these have really helped her immune system fight things. ALso, how much sleep do you get ( do I sound like you mom?) I'm not trying to nag, I just want to see our Kier happy and HEALTHY!!! I'm proud of you for throwing away half of what you didn't want to eat....think of all of the saved calories!
Jess, I laughed out loud at why you were afraid to refer to your bf by name, too funny! I'll tell you what...I'll have little Aaron and you can have big Aaron. Thanks for helping me focus on the positive things in my life. You always have such a great outlook, my therapist!
Belle,I hope that your parasite gets under control...it sounds just miserable. Should I buy stock in Immodium?
I can really feel for your situation with your parents. My in-laws have been divorced for almost ten years now, and they are still udking it out (well, MIL starts it and drags FIL back to court for every little thing). This last battle has been that she took him to court because her oldest son went off to college and she stopped getting his child support. Dragged him to court and lost, of course. So now she's sending her ex bills for half of the care packages she sends her son, postage, phone bills, etc. She is difficult. I bet it's really hard to see the reality of the situation yet love them as your parents, isn't it? Hang in there honey, and take what they're going through as a learning experience, so that when your time to be commited for life ( to a relationship, not an institution) comes, you know what pitfalls to avoid. Good luck to you hon...I'm thinking about you!
Tonya, let's get our butts back on that wagon together. We WILL do this!!! You sound like all the summer stress just piled up on you and maybe you need to do something to let it all out...like a massage, maybe. Building a house has got to be SO stressful, so many little and seemingly insignificant details that really make a difference. For someone like me, who avoids decision-making like the plague, that sounds like a nightmare. Like Laura and Belle said, sometimes life gets in our way, and we just have to do the best we can with what we have. Hang in there hon!
Jen, that picture of Emma was just adorable! I can't wait to see her daycare picture. As far as carpet goes, in our old house we needed new carpet and it was looking like about a thou minimum, before installation -- ouch! We then went to GCO ( Georgia Carpet Outlet) and were able to buy the carpet for $120 and get it installed for $180. Same carpet, same brand, same quality. The difference is that GCO carries remnants and discontinueds, and the remanants are usually form whole-house construction projects and are plenty big enough to do a room and then some. If you have one in your area, check it out. Thanks for the recipes, they are always appreciated!
Lisa, I could just hug you, you made me feel great about myself with what you said. Sounds like you and Brian can have gym dates, especially if he's moving closer to Boston. Drew (hubby) and I did that all of the time when we were engaged, and we looked pretty good. There is something very bonding about working out together, and I have to say, it usually led to other "bonding" activities afterward, if you know what I mean *wink, wink, nudge nudge*.
Laura, I wish you weren't so busy...I miss your posts! I think you are right about getting back on slowly. You always have a good outlook and great advice, and are much appreciated around here! I hope you're not working too hard..maybe you and Deb and Tonya just need to run off and take a cruise or something together to get rid of all your stress...but then I wanna come too!!! Hang in there hon, your bed will feel so good tonight when you fell into it!
Oh my goodness this is long! I hope people are around long enough to read it!!! Thanks again, ladies for all of your wisdom, and I just don't know what I'd do without you!
Virtual cake - no points.
The remote dino sounds cool! Jeremy's into GI Joe right now, and dinosaurs are always cool. How is the house coming along? Seems as though everyone has houses ... but me. 
My time will come, my time will come ...
You'll be able to keep up. Go at your own pace and don't compare yourself to others around you. You'll get stronger each class, and before you realize it you'll be kicking some a$$. 
Here's a grouphug from all of us. 
As much a we wish it could be...and things come up like birthdays, and eating out, and stress...that aren't in the points manual!
