I like anything that is more dry than sweet so Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Sangiovese and some cabernets. I just tried this Italian Nebbiolo - Yummy! and that's just the reds!

Whites are Pinot Grigot, some Chardonnays, Sauvignon Blanc, some Reislings and Pinot Blanc. More yummy!

HI! The weather doesnt know what it wants to do lately. We closed our pool up this weekend for the year so for us summer is officially over. It went quick this year it seems like.

I had to rake Candi's hair out last night and I cut the **** out of my finger with the rake. OUCH!!! But she is gorgeous now. Tonight she gets her bath and a new combing tomorrow. I am sure she will be happy.

Rebel had his bath the other night and he is a white dog again. Who would have guessed it??!!

Hey Red Balloon!! Glad you found your way over here..how have you been? Like you, I decided to start posting on this thread after reading so many friendly posts. I like the Ladies who Lift site, but feel like it is a pretty established group, so much of the time, I get no responses. How is your challenge going? I just finished reading Body for Life and think I may try one of the 12 week challenges...it can't hurt!!! talk to you soon.

Hey redballoon Welcome to our little thread. This is a great group. You are about the same height as me. I wam 5'2" and right now I weigh 146(I had a little too much fun this summer. ) I would like to get to 135 and go from there. I need to start weight training too but it seems like I do so much cardio and then I dont want to move at night.

3 DAYS OP!!!! YEAH!!! I think that is the longest I have stayed OP all summer. Tonights supper is fat free hotdogs so today should go as planned also.

Hey guys. I am supposed to be ordering some things for our pro-shop but I am sneaking on here instead.

Angie have you started to read that thing i sent you yet? I have gotten to about page 90 and I am getting some good info that i think you might be able to use. It talks alot about nutrition once you get the chapter about positive thinking.

Hey Red. You must be following me too. As you can see Jackie is here from LWL too. You are over seas aren't you? Our Cosmo girl is over that way too. Maybe she will pop in and let you know exactly where she is.

What is everyone up to. Noelle where ya at girl? I think we lost Chris and Sandy too. Come on guys don't give up on us. YOu know we are all here to give support so lay it on us. I really liked that we are getting such a big group of girls. I hope we can keep it that way.

Ciao Ladies,

And so it starts. The evil TOM is upon me but I have to go to the gym today. I went to an aerobics class this morning and it kicked my butt! I've been avoiding the eveil afternoon instructor but I must say she had a lot to do with my latest weight loss so I have to go back to her today.

Red Balloon- Welcome, girl!! I love seeing new people and what a character you are !! I'm 5 feet even, I feel like slowly but surely, us little gals are taking over!

Kempy- What's good girl! Getting educated I see. Books are very helpful but i hardly have enough time in a day to flip through a magazine. What the heck is up with those bugs??!! EEEEWWW.

Angie- You're on a roll Girl!! I am so proud of you! I knew you would find your groove again. and yes, weight training would help you a great deal, you'll see. Let me know how that goes!

GEM- Hey you, I'm feeling like a Do-Do bird now because I'm in thw wine capital of the world and I have no clue on the subject. And here you are, the wine expert!

Jackie- Trying a new challenge, huh? I say go for it! The hardest part is getting started anyway. Once you have your momentum, you'll be good to go! Just ask Angie

Okay I'm off to the gym now, I'll chat with you girls in a bit

Later

-Dips-

Hi everyone!

Angie invited me over, so here I am. For those who don't know me, I started a serious attempt at losing weight last October and took off a little over 50 pounds. Over the summer, unfortunately, I gained about 20 back and now I am more determined than ever to reach my goals.

I started back up last Monday and I'm down 8 pounds; only 12 to go to get to where I left off. After that, I've still got at least another 50, maybe more, depending on how I feel when I get there.

For now, I'm taking it 10 pounds at a time. Make that: one pound at a time! But yeah, my goal for the month is another 12 pounds. Sounds like a lot, but I have a lot to lose, so it should be doable.

It's nice to be back.

Hey Choci!! Glad to see you came over. You can do this. You have had an awesome week so far.

Dips, Thanks for the encouragement. I went to Walmart today for some Fat free Blue Bunny because it seems to be helping me not binge if I eat some at night.

Kempy, I saved the book but I havent actually gotten around to reading much yet. I will though. We have the Fly in this weekend so basically this weekend will be about it for major tourists...until the leaves change.

Hey ladies, I'm here...recuperating from the weekend. My boy had a little food poisoning I think, from a hot dog he ate on Sunday so I kept him home yesterday, didn't have much time to post. My day's gonna be another busy one but I just needed to stop by and say hey.

Welcome Red Balloon (one of my favorite childhood movies BTW), and Choci! Glad to have you both here. It's so exciting to have this thread grow like this. I have a nail appointment (so vain, I know ) at 9 a.m. so I've got to scoot. I'll definitely be back later to catch up. Have a great day!

I am here! Hi everyone

wow it's hard to keep up with this thread anymore! I gotta go read back on the old one, and this one, then I can do more personal replies

well next week I am going to tighten up my belt! its TOM for me right now, and it's been a rough one this month..

so I blew 3 days in a row already... *sigh*

OK I will read back, and catch up when I get a chance! have a good day girls!

Good Wednesday everyone! Tonya glad to see your back! Welcome new members. I can not believe it September! It seems like I was waiting for summer to come and now it is almost over. Every fall I get the baking bug. I want to make apple crisp and the fall goodies. Just have to do it in moderation. I love the nutri-grain commericals where they just tape the sweets and baked goods to their a**. I might as well do the same thing because that is where it goes. Have a good day girls. Check in later. Bye Julie

Tonya I have a quick question for you. I see on your fitday link you take weight smart one a day vitamins. I was thinking on starting on them. Do you like them or notice a difference when you started to take them? I know they contain chromium which I heard can help better use insulin in the body. I feel for ya hon with that damn TOM. Thanks alot. Julie Hi to everyone

4 DAYS OP!!! YEAH!!!! I am so psyched!!

I found a 12 year old Yorkie for adoption on Petfinder and I emailed the lady about her. She sent me some pics and she is so cute. I cant believe noone has adopted her yet.

Tonya, I hear ya on the PMS. Mine is due next week. I usually get my groove back just in time for that and then I fall off the wagon. I am going to try my damnedest to stay OP this month though. Someone may need to come lock my fridge for me though.

Talk to ya all tomorrow.