Well...it doesn't get much clearer than that! Thanks, Meliss...

Of course you can! We ALL can!

And we will.

Day 3 OP, just finished my bike ride...I'm getting to crave it each day. I love my bike trail...I know I've said that before, but I do! Parts of it are shaded with trees overhanging on either side...the leaves are just starting to change color...I love to ride through a shower of falling leaves. Then there are sunny open areas, wildflowers line either side of the bike path. There are a few bridges to cross, over the marshes that lead to the bay. At one open point, you can look out across the marsh reeds and see the bay in the distance. It's very quiet except for the birdie's chirping, the cricket's chorus and the wind rustling. Good for the soul as well as the body...

Gotta make dinner...Baked chicken, broccoli and cauliflower with cheese...

Hey girls,

I feel a lot better, I've decided that I have accomplished something in the past couple of weeks, my appetite has shrunk..and I'm not running to the refrigerator....my exercise tapes came in this afternoon! Tomorrow morning I'm gonna get up with my mum and do them

2Cute:
Thank you SO much for the kind words..they made me feel a lot better..it's so nice to know there are people out there going through what I am going through. I've finally reached the point where I have decided the weight will coming off for ME..for MY health..and not to impress others or to fit in.

Pam:
You are so right..I used to think all of that stuff was cheezy and useless because dieting was merely physical...but in many of our cases, there's a lot more going on..."dieting" is like 75% emotion control 25% physical control...I will do it

Barb, Justme, and Sandy..thanks for the encouragement also

It's so nice to have you all around to keep me in line I'm so glad I have someone who I can come and talk to about all the things that I cannot bear to talk about to most people.

*HuGs*

Melissa

Hello,

I don't have the energy to reply to individual posts, Sorry.
May as well tell it how it is... even it makes me look pretty un supportive...... I really do care about each and every one of you and wanted to tell you that!

Depression can rob us of staying focused on our goals. Believe me, I have been my own worst ememy , and I have to really watch the down days, that is when I think "Oh Screw It" I am already such a blimp, what difference will one more bag of chips or one more big dish of icecream possibly make?? That is a perfect example of Stinkin Thinkin!!! We are all beautiful women with good hearts and caring souls...that is what truly matters. As long as we remember that we are women of value and keep our sense of humor we will suceed! I am positively sure of it!!!!! You want to know why I believe this??????? I believe it because none of us have just quit wanting to be slimer and healthier...we all have the same yearning...and deep inside of our real selves we know we will eventually make it!!

Taking anti depressants helped me thru the worst of the past year and a half, and I am down to 1 pill a day now...soon will see if I can go off them completely.

Looks like we are finally going to get some rain here in central Iowa....We haven't had rain for so long....everything is so dry.

I Need to go for now. Have a good night....

Hi ladies!

Wow, what a gorgeous day. I had forgotten how wonderful late summer feels. It was a very reasonable temperature with a nice breeze blowing today. Sitting on the deck now enjoying the breeze while goof dog eats.

I got my bike out for a ride again tonight. Tonight's ride was much better. I rode a little over 7 miles in 43 minutes. I have to relearn how to ride the hills though without blowing a knee. I did notice that I was able to do the uphill stuff without gasping for air. Kat - you keep me inspired with reading about your bike trail. I'm trying to get my stamina up enough to go hit the trail about 20 mins from our house. I want to be able to ride more than two miles up and then back! I'm trying to see when I can take off work early or go in late so I can get in a bike ride on the trail.

Food has been good today.

Crap..my battery light just came on. I'm going to post this and try to get back later after the dog walk.

Have a great evening!

Just pulling us up from the edge...we almost dropped off!!

I weighed in last night because we start swimming lessons today and I lost 1 lb! Gotta get that exercise in and rev up this metabolism!!

Gotta run...have 30 minutes to get me and the boy ready to go...its jean day at work today so thats easy!!

TTFN Michelle

Hey everyone

I'm up really early. Just couldn't fall back asleep. Too much going through my head right now. This seems to be my brains problem solving time of morning. I'm not kidding. Can't even tell you how many times I've woken up at 4 a.m. with a good solution to a problem. It is also my best time for brainstorming. When I'm working on a project, I make sure to keep a notebook next to the bed and write down all those waking thoughts, because they are lost by morning.

Again there were so many positives shared yesterday that I can barely begin to thank you all. I do make a habit of looking at myself naked each morning and loving my body. If I can't love all of it entirely that day, I concentrate on one bit that looks particularly good to me that moment. Yes, I know experts have said that sort of thinking is all wrong and twisted up, but I think they don't know me! I am the best expert on me in this entire world.

I was thinking yesterday how the times I'm least satisfied with myself are the breakthrough times, sometimes mental and sometimes physical. When I start to lose weight, there is that easy point where I'm in total honeymoon mode, losing quickly and it all feels so easy. My body seems to be tightening up, and I can tell there is an inch loss going on as well. Well, during the longer, slower bits of the journey, I get to some points where my body just looks rough. Parts of me just seem to be slack instead of tight like they have been. I used to get really depressed and quit then, but I think that is the verge of the next big body change and the best time to push through.

Anyone else know what I'm talking about? Right now, I'm thinking specifically of my arms. Usually it is my stomach I notice it on. But, my arms are looking just hangy this last week. Drinking more water has helped a bit, but that isn't the whole deal. I know I haven't gained back weight, so that isn't it either. The only explanation I can come up with is that my arms are the next big spot loss to come. It will be interesting to see if that shows through at my next measuring session. Even if not, that's the idea I'm sticking with, because it makes me feel better!

There have been quite a few posting losses the last couple of days. Thin lost! Pam lost! Michelle lost!
Did I miss anyone? Hope not! I keep promising myself one day I'll get as organized as Thin and keep notes.

Ok, I'm going to head back to bed now and see if the Sandman will grant me a second shot at sleep before the sun rises. Funny to think how all you Easterner types are getting up and ready for the day.

Make it a great one!

Andria

chicklets where are you?

Food has been good so far.
I forgot my lunch yesterday so I had to eat soup but that was ok.
So far I have not had a diet soda or any fast food since Sat.

My baby fish are still alive I have 7 not 4. Anybody want some Guppies?

I am grilling some Salmon fillets for dinner so that will be good.
Son and DH both are trying to watch what they eat.

Hope all of you have a great day and I'll see you at chat tonight.

Hey girls,

Just a quick post..I'm waiting for my mother to get up so we can do our walk away the pounds video together I just got up and peaked in her room and she is still fast asleep :/

I'm so annoyed! My boss was supposed to call me today to tell me when she wanted me to come in and do some training (Halmark greeting cards at Wal*mart)...grr..and she never called me! It's 8 am and we had originally decided on 11, but she called me on Monday to ask me if I would be willing to do west lebanon instead of claremont, but she hadn't arranged a time yet because she was still waiting on other girls to get back to her :-/

How unprofessional!! She's nice but...argh! She was over half an hour late for the interview I had with her too!

I'll be back to talk about my new videos

Morning Chicklets,

Good day yesterday, and good one today (so far, even if I do have to go back to work. Life in general is just so much easier these days and much more pleasant....I AM EVER GRATEFUL!!

No time for replies this am, I am hunggggggry!! and then it is exercise time....did want to welcome Lori back, where you been hiding girl??

Have a great day all, check in with you later

Good Morning Gals!


All is well here and it's a beautiful day. I put in an hour at the gym this morning and just had some fruit and cereal for breakfast. I have all the windows open to let fresh air blow through the house -- today is one of my work at home days. No complaints here!! I haven't gotten much of anything ready for the trip yet. Hopefully tonight I'll get a jump on it.

For now I need to get work started! Have a great day!
Barb

Good Morning! The week is almost over and I am promising myself that I won't piss away another weekend on the couch. No Way! I'm certain that my laziness is contributing to my depressed mood so I am going to fight it. I think I'll convince Tom to go for a walk with me along the river. But this time we'll bring some bug spray. This weather is just wonderful it makes me think of pumpkins and scarecrows. I love the fall.

I have an appointment tonight with a chiropractor. I've never been to one so I'm not sure what to expect. I've heard so many good things about chiropractic care that I thought I'd give it a try and see if there's anything he can do for my TMJ. He is also pre-screening for arthritis and scoliosis.

Well, that's really all that's going on here. I just wanted to make an appearance before I get caught up in my day. Everyone have a good one!

Had to peek in before I head out. LOL
I am definitely going to Missouri today.

I am in a WEIRD place lately. Not sure what is going on with me?
I hope whatever it is... it leaves soon.
I bet healthy eating and sleeping habits would help it leave.
Okay... I really have to run. See you all tonight.
(you all... lol ... maybe I am a hick ... but I do not say ya'll.)

I'm so sorry I totally sluffed out on you guys yesterday...... The internet was giving us fits here at work and I ran around like a chicken with my head cut off when I got home.

Ok..... before I compain and then declare victory, let me give you just a little background: Bear with me.

Here we go....Trey started playing football two years ago when he was 8 years old. He plays for the local Park & Recreation. One of the teams is coached by a man that I went to school with. He is a butt. He has always been a butt and will never be anything but, a butt. He is rude, arrogant, conceited and dowright mean. The only thing worse than him.......is his wife. For the last two years, we have played his team twice per year and listened to her scream at the team. I don't think I can stress enough how awful these people are. His team has been penalized numerous times because of his and her mouth. He's gotten into several fights because of her mouth. Last year, a man even threatened to hit her if she didn't shut up. She stands at the top of the bleachers and screams out things like: "ARE YOU GONNA HIT SOMEBODY TODAY?! I THOUGHT YOU WERE A FOOTBALL TEAM! YOU JUST GOT TOOK DOWN BY A GIRL! REF....#70 IS RUNNING HIS MOUTH! GET IN THE BACKFIELD, GET IN THE BACKFIELD! MAKE EM EAT DIRT!" And numerous other things. Don't get me wrong. I totally believe in cheering for your team. But, I DO NOT believe that you should put your players down or the other team. I also do not believe you should scream so loud the bleachers literally reverberate with the shocking screech of your voice. Having said this........

We played their team last night. I would also like to let you know that in the 4-5 times we have played their team, we have never lost to them....even though Trey was playing on different teams. We beat them three times his first year, including in the Superbowl and twice last year. I never felt bad in beating them because their coach & his wife are such creeps....although, I do admit that I feel bad for the boys.

So last night, we went to play them.. She was running her mouth as usual, so you can imagine my glee when (the very 1st play of the game, I might add) Trey broke through the line and sacked the quarterback. I must confess....I yelled my head off too and I believe some blithering idiot (yes, me) even hollered out, "That's MY baby!" By the way.....did I mention, the quarterback is HER son?

Nanana boo boo. Beat em again too.....13-0

Now, that is over.....let's get onto replies: I just had to get that off my chest.

Ok crap..... one of our major customers just walked through the door and I have to get off the internet. I PROMISE, individual replies will come tonight.

I just wanted to thank you ALL for your support and let you know that I KNOW I could never ever do this without ALL of you.

Yay for Trey!!!! Get 'em!!!

Hey chickies! How's everyone doing on this beautiful day? Things are going good here. Still drinking my water and getting my exercise in. I plan on going back to Curves tonight after dh gets home from work. I bought myself a pedometer today so I'm anxious to see how many steps I can get in.
Tina- Way to go on rejoining weight watchers and way to go Trey!
2Cute- have a good visit in Missouri.
Natalie- hope you have a good visit at the chiropractor. My sister goes to one and it really helps her out.
Barb- good for you for getting your workout in. Hope you make some progress in getting ready for your trip. Where are you going again?
Pam- glad to hear you are having a good day
Melissa-I did my WATP 1 mile tape today. Which ones did you get?
Mary- good to see you are OP. Dinner sounds yummy.
Andria- I hear where you are coming from. I hope I can tone up and not have a lot of saggy areas once I've lost all my weight because I relly can't afford plastic surgery and the idea of it kind of scares me anyway.
Michelle- Way to go on the 1 lb loss
Terri- good job on the bike riding.
Syn- what a great attitude. We will all succeed.
Kat- good for you for bike riding as well. Isn't this weather just gorgeous?
Lori- Welcome back!
Well that's everbody for now. Talk to you gals later.
Steph