Howdy, ladies!

Today was the first day of the new start to my journey. Does that make sense??? I don't have much time as my goal, besides losing some pounds is to totally revamp my life. I'm not sure exactly what I had said before (and I don't have time to go back and look ) so I will outline it one more time.

I'm sick to death of staying up until 2 or 3:00 AM doing paperwork, so my new goal is to work until about 1:00. Come home and change and go back out to Curves (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), come back home, do paperwork from the jobs that I did that morning, make some dinner (well, cook some days anyway) and be ready to relax when honey comes home from work AND be able to hit the sheets when he does, instead of staying up half the night.

I also want to get the eatting/attitude back together and get going. I have not been able to master my life or my weight so forget the one step at a time crap, I'm going to tackle it all at one time and see if I can get it all together. I have been so unhappy with my life lately, I just need a change.

I am also committed to reading a chapter in some self help book once a day (I'm starting with Dr. Phil's book). And I bought a really pretty journal today at Dollar General for $2 and I want to write in it every day. So far, here is what I have written in my journal:

Today is the first day of my renewed effort at losing some significant pounds. I am down 35.5 pounds from the beginning, even though the beginning was so very long ago. I'm pretty proud of myself for keeping those pounds off this long, but now it's time to get serious again.

I felt pretty powerful all day, doing well...until arriving home and playing oink with a bag of PB Cups! This is all I will say on the subject since the goal is not to beat myself up, but to banish the negative thoughts and make progress.

Angie (my WW leader) had a great message this morning. It was about the difference between "can't" and "won't". She suggested that this next week we substitue the word "won't" for "can't" in our vocabulary. Her contention is that "can't" is used to indicate an inability to do something and we are all able. Substituting "won't" is more accurate and will give us a clear picture of what we are willing or not willing to do to reach our goals.

Today's Accomplishments:
4 servings of fruits/veggies
6 waters
2x aroung at Curves
1 Chapter of Dr. Phil

"Change can come in either of two important ways: Start behaving positively or stop behaving negatively." - Dr. Phil

I WILL WORK ON THIS!

Well girls, that's all I have time for tonight as I'm headed for a shower and beddie bye. Hope you all are well. See you tomorrow.

Good Earrrrrrrrly Morning Girls,

Thin, thanks for the inspiration! You are most wonderful, I love you! So, grateful to share in your success. (I will be watching you!), "Every breath you take, every move you make make, every step you take, every vow you break, I'll be watching you. Every single day, every word you say"-well you get the picture, (my little attempt at humor!

Barb, TODAY IS GOING TO BE A BETTER DAY

2 cute, being 2 funny

Lucky, thanks for the quote, that's a good one.

KAY, WELCOME!!! YOU HAVE FOUND A GREAT GROUP OF GIRLS!!! yOU WILL RECEIVE SO MUCH LOVE AND SUPPORT HERE, GLAD YOU ARE HERE, AND HOPE YOU HANG AROUND WITH US

Michelle, good luck on your exams, what is your course of study by the way?

Jen, did you mention taters, I love taters, (but have to be very careful around them, I could get into some major trouble with those suckers!! (Many lbs were distributed in various places on my body, due to eating those things, and of course because I am from the South, YOU KNOW WE USE TO HAVE EM' FRIED UP!! AND IN LARD TO BOOT!! ), OH WELL, JUST A LITTLE LAUGH, I CAN STILL HAVE THEM, JUST A LOT LESS OF THEM, AND ROASTED, NOT FRIED

LATER GIRLIES, HAVE A GREAT DAY.

sw 356 June 5, 2003
cw ? somewhere around 307ish, last weigh in 311.3
next weigh in Friday!!! (wonder if I will make that 50 lbs down goal I set??? (I will be right on it, I hope, a couple of ounces here or there, but, look out you girls in twoterville, I am coming to visit!!!! No WAY, I AM COMING TO STAY!!
NEXT GOAL: LOSE 75 LBS BY 2/04
NEXT GOAL: LOSE 100 LBS BY 6/04
FINAL GOAL: SOMEWHERE AROUND 135 (IN SPRING 2005)

yOU GIRLS WITH ME???????????????????????

Wow !!!
So this is what it feels like to go to bed by 10pm and get up at 5am.
I cannot remember the last time I went to bed that early.

Just wanted to wish you all a wonderful day.

Barb ... you had quite a day !!!! Hopefully today will be much calmer.

Thin... WAY TO GO !!! You are making a great start. You will be so much happier with this new plan. But you may have to cut back on a job or two.

Pam... glad I could contribute to your health.
Laughing will definitely extend your life.

Okay... I have to go find an e-birthday card to send to my daughter.
Today is her 24th birthday. She is coming hom this weekend for us to celebrate.

Have a WONDERFUL day!!!

Tuesday Tip....

COMMITMENT .... ATTITUDE .... PRIORITY .... ENTHUSIASM !!!!

Hello cchicklets
It is 39 outside this morning Brrrrrr
Work yesterday was terrible all our computers were down since Friday. Something in the phone lines. We could not check books in and only check them out on paper now we have to type all that in. We have returned books piled up everywhere.

DH leaves for Mi tomorrow on a business trip. Wish I could go with him. He is going to Detroit. I could see Thin

Food was so so yesterday. Son and I had vegies last night DH went to American Legion.

Well better run. Going in early to get books checked in.

for all the renewed enthusiasm! Thin and 2Cute - you can do this and you are worth it! It just has to become a top priority in our lives in order to not fall back on old ways. Like Dr. Phil said today ... this is something we have to manage; its not a cure. There will be days when you manage it well and some days not.

No time for replies. I'm going to go do some time on the stationary bike. Have a great day!

It's great to see everyone so enthusiastic this A.M.

I missed my meeting yesterday but am OP. I have a brother who was severely mentally and physically disabled since infancy. He was not expected to live past 3 mos. He passed away Sunday night, at age 47, so I have been making arrangements, etc. I do have some Aunts and Uncles to fall back on for assistance and comfort as well as many. many close friends who are there for me so I'm very lucky. Anyway I'll be back in a couple days.

Take care and hug your loved ones.

J-ann...I am so sorry for your loss. {{{{Hugs}}}} and prayers to you. Take care.

J-ann - My thought and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Hugs JoAnn

J-ann:

I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. You and your family are in my prayers.

Hi Ladies.

I have a minute so I decided to stop in and THANK YOU all for the kind words.

I've also decided to lessen the j-ann, Joanne, Jo Ann confusion and add my name to my sig. So now you have Joanne, Jo Anne and JUDY ..... Ta Da!!!!!

I'll be back when I can.

Hi Everyone,
I am just procratinating at getting back to work so I thought I'd stop back in for a few minutes. Over lunch I was catching up on the past couple days of the "Skinny Post" (I signed up to have it e-mailed to me each day). The one about "momentum" really hit a chord with me. It's so true..... I was so motivated for months and months and then I took my two vacations and now I am having the hardest time getting my momentum back. She talks about exercising and that if you exercise on Monday you have more momentum to carry you through the week, but if you skip Monday you are more likely to skip Tuesday, Etc. So true for me....I missed the gym yesterday morning and this morning, now I am playing the mental game with myself to get there tomorrow morning. I've got to get my momentum back!!!!! It doesn't help that Jeff is working these ridiculous hours --- I am NOT trying to make excuses, it's difficult to juggle the house and dogs, etc. when my hubby is no where to be found for days on end. (due to work, don't get any other ideas! )

Work is calling, I better get back to it! I'll catch up with everyone later!


Barb

Where is everyone? I was all set to sit down and read everyone's posts and there aren't any here.

Come out, come out, wherever you are....

I guess I'll go be productive for a little while.

Barb

2Cute asked:
did he have to be born male? YES
I assume you don't want him married already. correct

Does he have to have a job ?? Absolutely or extremely wealthy
Remember... I did not promise he would as tall and good looking... only that he will be a live breathing MALE. Yes I do want him breathing
That way we can make each other breathe heavily from time to time.
The catch is, 2Cute, I need him before Christmas!!! At work they have a Christmas party – go to a play and stay overnight in the Cities – I am the only single person working here so need you to work fast.

Judy, my thoughts, and prayers are with you. You are fortunate to have so many sources of support.

Way to go Thin. One day at a time is my new motto.

Goodness Barb what an ordeal. I have trouble taking care of ONE cat!

I am setting here at work eatting M&Ms. Our childrens person is making goodies for her story time tomorrow and she is making me eat M&Ms