Hi All,

Brenda - Keep going with the not smoking it is so worthwhile, I quit smoking 5 years ago, cold turkey from 2 packs a day.
I just had a physical the other day and my doctor said, even being overweight is better than smoking, so keep on going your doing great!!!!

Tara - Well I went to the OA meeting, everyone was very nice. All while I was there I was just thinking this is too weird for me. But, the strangest thing happen on the way home. I kept thinking about what everyone had been saying and they all wrote their phone #'s down for me to call, and I just pulled over to the side of the road and started to cry.
I have since been reading all the pamphlets they gave me to read and its true I am definetly a compulsive overeater...
Its weird I am kind of wanting to go back and at the same time not sure I should....
But I think I might try it a couple more times before I right it off. Not sure, but there is definetly something there.

PJ - Glad your feeling better, Get well soon.

See you all I am off to bed

Good Morning!

Can you believe its snowing out? This weather is absolutely NUTTY! Its not sticking - since its not that cold out - but its been windy and snowy all morning! They say it will end by noon and we will have 60's on Friday, Saturday and Sunday! I can't wait!

Last nite I figured something out. I figured out that Chocolate is the root of all evil!!! Now I love chocolate and always have. But when I gave it up for Lent I was doing well OP wise. (not perfect - I dont know if I will ever get to perfect to be honest!! - but I was doing well). Well now that I can eat it - I feel it is one of the reasons I eat junk! I mean I was snacking during lent - but when I have chocolate I am RAVISHED! Last nite I couldn't believe it. I mean having some chocolate made me want more chocolate, chips, etc. And I ate some! Ughh! I am convinced the chocolate triggers me. I mean how does someone control that? Its not easy - let me tell you! I mean I could give it up forever - but then to me I would be depriving myself. And WW teaches you NOT to do that. Any suggestions?

Both my bosses are out today -- so its nice and quiet and I can play all day! Yeah I wish! I do have some stuff that
needs to get done. I get my annual review the end of May - I am going to have to speak up and tell my boss I need more work! SCARY!! LOL

Emmy - Good to see you girl! So tell me do you have a camper on a site - and you all just keep going there? Or do you lug the camper each time? I am just curious!! I hope you got that heater!!

Bren - Hey .2 is not bad for a holiday week! I hope I do that good!

Penny - Glad you got to an OA class and you know what? We are all overeaters here. Don't be ashamed. Food tastes good and you are not the only person who overeats. Just try and remember that. And if you feel OA will help you - by all means keep going. It could really help. Hang in there - we are here for you!! Email me anytime

Well I weigh in tonite - and my week was shakey. With the chocolate around etc. I have to admit I did give in here and there. But today is the end of this crazy week - thank god! I am going to see the damage (and I dont even think its that bad) and moving on.

I have to run - have a good one ladies. Tara

Well, I just got back from a 2.4 mile walk, mom and Kayleen only did 1.25 of it but that is okay, they have to work up to it. Brianna just loves it and she walked the whole way with me, had a stitch in her side though at the end of it, LOL! It is good for them to start to exercise though so I am going to try and keep it up for all their sake, and guess what? I made it, I walked 10,351 steps since this morning, Yippee!! It is off now because I am in my sweats. This one seems pretty accurate The first 2.4 miles(which I previously measured in my car. The pedometer said 2.5 miles so I figure that is pretty close, close enough anyway!.

Tara, how about this idea. Buy some really good chocolates, like godiva's or whatever your favorite is. Right when you are ready to go to sleep at night let yourself indulge in one or 2 small chocolates, then go to sleep and have sweet dreams. Atleast this way it will not be able to lead to other things. Sometimes I do that with those chocolate oranges, which is about my favorite chocolate ever, I sometimes have 1 or 2 slices before bed.

Penny, I think if OA gets you thinking about things, then it is working allready for you. Hey You know, it just can't hurt. Give it a try and you never know it just may work wonders for you, you can still incorporate it with ww if that makes you more comfortable.

Well, gotta boogie, bathtime for the girls

See Ya
Bren

It made my arm worse..just like I thought it would!!!!!!

What a bummer!!!!! The test was painful but
tolorable...Just when my arm was feeling better and I
thought I could work in the yard...This dumb test mad it
much worse! I tired to explain this to all the doctors
involed but they kept saying the test is no big deal and it
should not make you worse....well I feel stupid for
listening to them cause it is hurting big time! I just hope it
settles down some and everywhere they zapped me or
stuck a needle I am in pain big time! I even feel
nausiated(sp) right now so I should go take some tylenol
and try to rest I guess. I'm sure the test was normal
cause the doc kept saying everything looks fine..my doc
will have the repot in a few days. I knew it was just an
inflamation in the joint.....but I don't have a medical
degree so I don't count! I'm so mad at myself for letting
them talk me into this! Plus it was over a 1000
dollars..we have 500 deductable. Hope they pay.....they
better.....

I go for a Bone Density Thursday..hope I feel good
enough ....This is my 4th one..we are trying to build my
bones up without meds..just exercise and calcium. Hope
that worked....I'm gonna be more upset if they are still
losing calcium!

I'll have to go read about you all later....in too much pain to concentrate!!

How would you all count an eighth of a piece of white cake(double layer, 8 inch with white frosting??) Dh said that is what he ordered for my BD and I'll have to eat a piece..just want to know how to count it! Someone is makeing it that makes cakes so there won't be nurtional info on it......Help PLEASE

Hi All

Tara - Thanks so much for the support!!!
I may just take you up on the email
I haven't been able to stop crying all day...

Well it was a long day and I am off to bed Hope all is well with everyone I will check in tomorrow

Hi Everyone,

Hey PJ, glad to see you back to the boards. How are you doing?

Penny, hope you feel better soon.

Candice, I don't know how much the cake will cost you sorry, I never have it in the house caus I wouldn't be able to control myself so I don't have a clue on the points. Wow, I am sorry that you are in pain and having such a hard time, I am sure things will get better for you soon.

Where is everyoe else?

Bren

count it as that and eat only half, cause DH orderd DQ ice cream and all I know is that a small cone is 5pts..but I don't know how much Ice cream is in a small cone.....anyone know that answer I can usually pass on stuff like that and would have preferred an angle food cake with strawberries but DH ordered this cake anyway so I will have a piece and scrape off most of the iceing...too sweet!

I hit a new goal today....lost my last pound of my second goal and am into a size 12 for sure maybe 10 in some thing! That is 40 pounds gone

My arm is feeling a bit better today...oh it hurt so bad.....I'll never have that test again!

My boys are coming home and bringing a meal from one my favorite resturants..baked chicken, dressing, gravy, green beans and I will make the potaoes and some fresh asparagus! I have banked points I can use..but I know I won't over eat..I know my limits and don't seem to have a problem with that..will just eat small portions. I have not been off program at all since starting last May so I know I can stay incontrol! ( and if I do slip alittle it's just one day right!)

Penny.....sounds like you enjoyed the OA meeting, maybe this what you need!

Bren....Tara...Emmy..Setina...PJ..Judy...Hi and anyone I forgot

At least I think it's Friday. In some ways I LOVE vacation and in other ways I hate it...like getting used to sleeping in and lazing around and then having to go back to work and there is always something that went wrong in your absence and oh well....you guys know what i mean....

We have had an ok week. Wild and crazy weather...we got the snow on Tuesday!! I started packing up to go home but then we located some heaters at a home depot kind of store(smaller and family owned) so we stayed and were warm. It was really sunny and nice yesterday but cloudy today...but warm. The weekend is really supposed to be good...so I think I will stay and rush around on Sunday night to get ready for work and school....

PJ...glad you made it thorugh surgery...we sure did mss you. I hope the pain is all gone...gosh it sounded terrrible....glass pieces in your throat..YIKES!! I still have mine too...sure hope they behave!!

Bren...sounds like you are doing great...and that is so wonderful about the NOT smoking. I knew you could do it!! GOod job on the walking!

Candice...Sorry you are still hurting. That test sounds awful. Did they find out anything in doing it? Sorry I don't know the points on the cake. I haven't checked to see if DQ is on Dotties's site or not. I'll try to check in a lttle while. I hadn't realized that you have lost 40 npounds and been OP since MAY That is WONDERFUL! You have inspired me to do better. Please share some of your strategies with us!!

Penny ... I am sorry you are having such a bad time...I do understand. I too am an overeater and I KNOW it!! I eat for all the reasons...happy..sad...and wjat I think is the absolute worst reason...TASTE. If I am enjoying something I will eat it and eat it til I will be miserable. Then I say..."Why did I do that?" I am getting better but I have a long way to go...We can just hang in there together.

Tara...I think you are right on the chocolate thing...it makes me crave more and it can get bad!!At least now you know how it affects you and you can be more aware of it. I really admire how you track. We have our camper at a seasonal campground. Our lot is right on the lake and I do LOVE it. We bought a 30 year old Airstream last year. It came with the lot ... we love them both although we are findking lots of things that need fixing...but it is 30 years old but still a "classic" and very airtight and wind resistant. If I can ever figure out how to shrink my digital pics I will share with you guys.

SUebee..loved your jokes...I totally identify since I work in a medical field....some do find our humor a little "warped" I had that same visualization..LOL hope Scottie does well with his tonsils...

Setina where are you?? Hope your headaches are gone!! Please come by when you can...You might be like me ..I try to read everyday but can't always post.

Hope I din't miss anyone....You guys all take care and I will see you soon!!

emmy

Hi Ladies!

Very busy here - but I wanted to pop in to see how you all were.

I am so happy the weekend is just about here - we are supposed to hit 75 on Sunday! That will be nice!

Penny - I had lunch with a friend of mine (relatively new friend) who goes to OA (so I find out today). She was telling me about it - asking me if I wanted to go, etc. I didn't realize they had a structured food plan - did you? I always thought of them as just a support group. The plan she was telling me about - I could NEVER do. When someone tells me WHAT to eat - I overeat more. But that is just me. I commend the people (like her) who can do it so strictly. She was telling me WW didn't work for her, she hated it, etc. I had to defend it (of course). I mean I know I go to WW and am not losing (gee do I !) but I know WW works. Its me who has the bad luck!! Anyway just wanted to tell ya - have you gone back to OA???

Emmy - Your campsite sounds great! We used to have one too - where we left the camper. It was so much fun when I was a kid - WE ALWAYS camped. I miss it!

I have to run - Hi to everyone else. I am very busy. I will be back this weekend.

Tara

I typed out a loooong letter to you all and hit re-fresh and lost it all. I should have known better. Whenever I want to do something like that, I usually copy so that if I lose it, I can just paste it right back in.
Anyway, regarding me and my tonsillectomy from he**.......it's still bothering me but nothing compared to what it was. That one day I wrote you all must have been a tease because although the pain isn't as bad as it was...it's still pretty raw on the left side. One day at a time.

Bill is coming home today. He's been out of town all week. I tell you, I can't take much more of this living situation.....it's RRREEEEAAAALLLLLLLLLLYYY GETTING TO ME!!!!! Now that her boyfriend/Fiance is here too, there are actually more of them than us and it's OUR HOUSE! We DID kick them out the day before I went into my surgery. Then they called "Ole softy himself" (Bill) and told him how they had no place to go. Well too bad! When they start respecting me AND my children AND this house and the things in it, then I'll be a bit kinder. Right now it's like stepping around eggshells in MY OWN HOUSE! We're telling them they have until May1st to get out......NO IFS ANDS OR BUTS. I can't even MOVE ..........literally......IN MY GARAGE. To get the garbage pails, I have to open the garage door from the laundry room wall, then walk around to the front of the house to get them out. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. I'm under so much stress I'm about to wring someone's neck! Oh! The best part is.......SHE'S PREGNANT NOW TOO! aaaagghhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! Neither one of them is even divorced from their 2nd marriage! Geez.......talk about Bass Ackwards!!!!!! Some people just don't learn. My sister -in -law called yesterday and didn't tell me anything I didn't already know but it's always good to hear it from a family member to wake you up ....... she told me that I can't help someone who doesn't want to change or better themselves. My heart was in the right spot but what I've put my family through......ESPECIALLY my wonderful husband.............it makes me so ashamed. My family should and will always come first.....form here on in. I can still help people but not in this type of depth.

Phew....on a lighter note. Sorry, I get so rowled up whenever I think about it.

The sky is cloudy and it's teasing us that it's going to rain. Florida is like that....it will be pitch dark out and then the sun comes and the wind blows it all away and it's as if there wasn't a cloud in the sky. I can't believe some of you are still having SNOW! Wow.......talk about a long winter. My brother lives in Albany and as if having a death in the family wasn't depressing enough........they had this loooong dreary winter.......it really takes it's toll on you. I know, I've been there, done that. I feel for those of you in the snowy regions.

Emmy - Hope you get that stove you're looking for. Just remember to leave a crack open in one of the windows. I don't want you to get asphyxiated.

I want to reply to each and every one of you and will do so later but I just looked at the time and I have to go get the kids......2pm ........I'll be back tonight.
Hugs to you all,
~Pamela~

PJ - {{{{HUGS}}}}} - I can see why you are stressed and I hope things get better from here on in. They are now taking advantage of you and that is not right! May 1st is too kind - if you ask me. But you did what your heart said was right - and you are a better person because of it. She just took advantage - shame on her! And now she is pregnant - how nice. Well good luck to them - that is all I have to say. Glad you are doing alittle better anyway and that Bill is coming home!! Have a good weekend.

Tara

If you have a stop & shop around you, they have all their smart ones entrees(except main street bistro) for only 99cents each. I got some and came home to see how much rrom I have in the freezer and am going back down tonight and getting 20 or 30 more. That is sooooo cheap, I just wanted to let you all know. Here the sale ends Tomorrow(Saturday).

Bren

Well, I had a good day today foodwise but I did not take a formal walk, I did get in 5,300 steps at work today so that is pretty good, It's something anyway.


Pj, My gosh girl, I thought the horror was over. I would like to come down there and help you push those people out on their butts, you just don't deserve that kind of treatment. I am so sorry that you are having to go through all that.

Tara, don't you just love it? Sunday is going to be soooooo beautiful!

Emmy, glad you got warm and are enjoying your time away. I know you are just loving it. That would be good if you can stay a bit longer and enjoy some of the nice weather.

Candice, Your dinner sounds yummy, great job on saving points for it, enjoy every bite.

Where is everyone else????????????????????????

Later
Bren

PJ, I'll join Bren and beat them up for you! Heck, after my classroom fight I know a lot of good moves now!

Just home from dinner out. I ate and ate till I was full and it was a 6 point dinner. Oh... I have 3 points left. I'm going to have a bowl of cereal.

Have a great weekend, you guys!