It does seem like everything center's around food sometimes. Especially when you begin a diet it's all you can think about and this is a hard time of the year to be good. I really would rather get a handle on it now then to wait till the new year with even more to lose.

I've done good today. Of course I still have dinner tonight. Dinner is my hardest time. Or really it's the time after that. I feel snacky. I'll get in my walk this evening when my husband can watch the baby. I'm actually looking forward to it!

Keep up the good work everybody
Heather

Hi Heather,

Good for you for doing great so far. Good luck tonight after dinner. Think of us all trying to do the right thing, too. We can get through this together. You can still have a treat for yourself, just not 2, or 3, or 4. Your brain will tell you if you're doing the right thing. Keep up the great work!!

(Hugs),
Dena

Hope everyone had a good Friday night. My mother-in-law is coming this weekend so I won't be back till Monday!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Heather

I just came back from dinner and we had a great time. It was really romantic and we had a great table by the window. I had a Caesar Salad, a slice of bread and coffee. I felt like I was in control, so I can say our group is really making the difference. One meal at a time, one day at a time. My hubby and I even walked by all the shops after dinner. Looks like everyone's starting to get ready for Christmas. The little Christmas lights and decorations were so beautiful.

My goals for this weekend are to journal, exercise (probably walk) and drink 8 glasses of water. That reminds me... I still have two more glasses to go. I better get chugging. Guess I'll be up all night going to the potty. Oh, well.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

(Hugs),
Dena

Hello, everyone -

And here is the weekend - weekends are a bit more difficult for me. I have no idea why since we are retired, but I have more difficulty staying on track.

We ate out last night - broiled chicken breast, mixed veggie salad with 1/2 T. dressing, mixed veggies, and 1/2 cup rice. Wasn't I good? The food was very good and I enjoyed it.

Everyone in this group seems to be staying in control nicely. It takes determination, perseverance, and consistency. Nice to meet you all. Dena, I do remember you from another thread - could it have been Christmas Lites a couple of years ago? How time flys when you are having fun.

Everyone - keep smiling -

Hi Everybody!

I just came home from a great day of shopping. Already got some Christmas stuff, too. I'm an early bird this year. What a super day seeing all the little Christmas decorations in all the stores. I just love this time of year.

For lunch we stopped at the Cheesecake Factory, where I had half a Caesar Salad, a piece of bread and coffee. What is this Deja Vu? Whatever it is, it's my favorite lunch or dinner. Plus I still have the other half for dinner.

Going to relax with my hubby and watch some videos tonight. Boy, am I tired. So I'm looking forward to that.

JoJo, what a great dinner! You were so good! Thanks for the inspiration! I think we'll all do just fine this weekend. And yes, I was part of the Christmas Lites. I sure miss Joanie. Joanie, if you're reading this... come out, come out, wherever you are! JoJo, yes this site has been a real Godsend for me.

Heather, hope you're having a great weekend, especially with your Mother in Law visiting. Would that be a fun or trying experience? Whatever it is, remember it's all about one meal at a time, one day at a time. And we're a strong team. Go heather, go Heather, go Heather!

Kemp, how's it going with you and the cats. What kind of dog do you have? I love animals!

Okay, I'm ready to have my dinner now.

Take care, everyone!
(Hugs),
Dena

Hi Jojo and Dena!!

Sounds like ya'll are doing super! Woohoo! It feels good to do good. I'm sneaking in a late night post. Everything is going fabulous here. I love, love, love my mother-in-law. She's like another mom to me. I guess I'm pretty lucky. I know some people have trying times with theirs.
We also went and did some Christmas shopping. I love this time of year! Everything is so beautiful. I get this wonderful giddy feeling. I will always feel like a kid at Christmas time! I think sometimes I get more excited than my own kiddos.
Some more good news, I have totally stuck with my good eating habits!!! Even though we were out and about. I have to give myself a pat on the back for this one. Pat, pat, pat.

Everyone have a wonderful weekend!

my goals:
eat healthy with controlled portions
walk, walk, walk
water, water, water
journal

Heather~

Hey Kids....got up early just thought I would check in and see what was new....and lo and behold...my old pals Dena and Jojo....My exercise guru Dena....everytime I pop open a Diet Coke I think of you! So what is new? Looks like you guys are doing great....I am going to join you for your great Turkey trot....and then what do ya say we become the Christmas Lites!!!!
I am still battling this battle of the bulge....maybe this will be the time that I conquer it! Dena, I will drink 8 glasses of water, journal, and exercise daily, just because I know if I don't, I'll have to hear about it from you!!!!
Jojo...How is your son...the girlfriend...that whole story?
Hi to Heather...hope you don't mind if I join you....perhaps "but in" would be a better word!
Well kids....have a healthy day....I'll check back in soon....
Morrigan, Sheila...come out come out where ever you are!
Love you, Joanie

Sunday is the first day of a new week, a time for new beginnings. My pledges to myself remain the same - eat healthy foods, exercise, and stay positive. Yesterday worked out OK - I walked at the mall and stayed in control of my eating which is often difficult to do on weekends.

Joanie, it is good to hear from you once again. And I hope everything is going OK in your busy life. Milestones in our family - our 56th wedding anniversary is coming up in January. That's a lot of years.

Everything else remains the same, and weight loss & maintenance are both difficult yet both possible. It just takes consistency. So let's stick with it.

Hi everyone!! So good to see so many positive people!!

Joanie, so good to meet you!!

Jojojo, congrats on your upcoming 56th anniversary! That is so wonderful!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day, I'm still entertaing guests but I'll be in full force tomorrow!

Goals today:
water
no overeating
walking
journal

Heather

Wow....56 years....amazing!!! I always knew you were amazing! I just emailed Sheila from Michigan and told her to join us....hope she does....remember her "waistin' " away to fit in her wedding dress!!!
Hey Heather....thanks for the upbeat message....you sound like you are doing all the things I am dreamin' about doin"...oops...did I say dreamin'....I have to be careful because the Dena Police will be loggin' on soon...she always checks in by Monday....she's a take the weekend off from the computer type of gal....but before ya know it there will be a "I heard that" message....Ok Ok so I am not dreamin" I am doin"!!!!! Are ya happy Dena??? Teehee....See ya all....be strong! Love the soon to be incredibly foxy Joanie...PS...Don't ya just love water??? Aaauuuggghhh!!!

Joanie, you're back!! Hey, but no whining about drinking water on this thread. You know it's so good for you, girlfriend. It's what flushes the fat right out of your system and makes you the foxy gal you want to be. So start chugging along with us. Go, Joanie, go Joanie, go Joanie, go Joanie!! So glad you're going to follow the "One day at a time plan." Like Jo Jo said it's consistency and persistence that gets us there. No more starving yourself to death. It's one step at a time, one meal at a time, one day at a time. We'll get you looking super hot for 2003.

Jo Jo, HAPPY, HAPPY 56TH ANNIVERSARY!! Now that's just simply fantastic!!! Talk about persistence and consistency!! You're the queen! And super congrats to you for walking in the mall and staying in control. That's so hard to do with all those smells luring you to buy their product of the week. Super kudos to you, me lady!

Heather, you're just like me. I love Christmas time, too. I just can't get enough of the cute little lights and adorable decorations. I can't wait till all the houses have their lights on, so I can drive around the neighborhood and see who has the best one. Heather, You're doing great considering you have relatives visiting. Keep up the great work

Kemp, hope all is well with you and your cats this weekend. I miss you're fun messages.

Well, I'm so proud to say I made it through the weekend. I drank my 8 glasses of water each day (did you hear that Joanie --wink, wink), walked a ton and wrote down every morsal I stuck in my mouth. You gals really made a difference. I know it's because we're all trying this together that's making it a lot easier to stick to my goals. Thank you all so much!

Take care, everyone!

(Hugs),
Dena

Good Morning All.....Welp the weighing of the whale has taken place, and I am hear to tell you that I weigh 238. Yikes....but that is ok, because that is my starting point and from here it will be an amazing downward spiral.....I can't wait!!!!! I am going to guzzle my 8 glasses of water, write down every little morsel that passes these soon to be skinny lips of mine, and hopefully get some walking in....If you can do it, well then by golly by gosh, so can I!!!! Thanks for listening.....onward and downward.....Love you all, Jh PS Have a Grrreat day!!!!!!! PS Dena....thanks

Heather, Christmas time is such a wonderful time of the year, and I hope you had an enjoyable time with your guests.

Joanie, we all have to start somewhere. Just take it a day at a time, which is how we have to livelife.

Nice to "see" you too, Arabella. I postedwith Amarantha for a while on various challenges, but I caution you, I have macular degeneration and really cannot read the small print and some color combinations. Regular print I have no trouble with.

Everyone, just stick with what you know works for you, since you are the most important person in this weight loss journey. Us females are the "caregivers" of the universe but sometimes we fail to take proper care of ourselves.

On to a new day, sip that water, and keep smiling -