Welcome Catgurl and Mom, You will find this a great place to keep yourself accountable, and get motivation. I know I do.

Well, ladies, this is just not my week again. Not only is my finger still all bandaged up but I now have broncittus (not sure about spelling).
So, I am just not having a good time.

I do have to add that you do have to like your leader. It is a great plus to your weight loss. I LOVE my leader. So is such a great motivater.

Well, time to get back under the covers since I think I am also getting a fever and can't for the life of me warm up. I will talk to you all soon.

Have a healthy day.
TTFN, Lori

Umma,
I hope you feel better! I've had the crud since before Christmas, and am finally feeling better. I didn't take care of myself, so, don't make that mistake! Honey and lemon make a great tea. A little fresh ginger mixed in will help too.

Feel better soon!

Wlcome to New Creations Mom.
Umma -Sorry to see you under the weather. I hope you feel better soon.

Christina, who is that hunk in your avatar? He's dreamy!

Hey there catgirl,

The hunk is Dominic Monaghan from Lost and LOTR movies and you are right..he is dreamy

Hey Everyone,
I'm cooking my mom's birthday cake today. I"m making her a blueberry upside down cake. It is great and only 4 points a slice. Makes 8 slices. Her birthday isn't until Sunday but I'm fixing it early for her so we can eat it at the first of the week in case we mess up we can work hard to get it off. I guess I had better go I'm watching the cake making sure it don't burn I've never made it before. I will talk to yo all later!

Hello, I am new here...I have really enjoyed reading some of the posts. I've gotten alot of pointers as I follow W.W. Done real good so far....5 pounds since Jan 1st. This is my first post...so I might need some help navigating this thing! Anyway, I don't have alot of wt to lose, just need to get in shape (tighten up the rear so it doesn't draggggggggg) Question-does anyone have any pointers abt getting around these sweet cravings I get ALOT?! I drink plenty of water and eat fruit, but it just isn't the same as say ice cream or Chocolate!!! Thanks.

Welcome! I'm new here too, well new to W.W. anyway. My meeting leader told me that if you really want a cookie, don't torture yourself. Eat one, two max, then do some activity to burn it off. Fat free pudding is also really good! I haven't bought any of the W.W. snack products yet, but the twists are supposed to be good. You may want to look into the smoothies or their other sweet snacks.

One or two cookies can't be too many points. If you really have to have one, go for it. Just make up for it at dinner by cutting back on something or walking after dinner.

Helllllloo! And Welcome!! I'm Shawn and if you had a chance to read the first of the post for New Creations #6 you will see I talked about myself ( I guess it's my favorite subject ) After a while you will get use to my looooooooong posts and probably just skip through them.
Anyway, I don't really have any suggestions about working out because I am like you Catgirlin that I don't like to work out. I always say I am going to try but I never really do. There are some good dvd's that I have heard about...lots of the ladies here use Walking Off The Pounds. If you get the dvd from Weight Watchers (it is free) it looks pretty good and more like a dance than working out. Weights, I can suggest getting some small hand weights or use two full cans (the same size for each hand) and get some exercises from your leader. How is that for a no- work outer? Is that even a word? LOL
Welcome to you too Merideth! I hope you find us encouraging and fun!
I sure hope you are feeling better Lori! You are having a bad month, aren't you? I will be thinking of you and praying for you too!
Christina, Yeah I know what you mean about the walking part. It would be fun to have a goal even if it is imaginary. I think New Orleans is a good one! I went one time (not during Mardi Gra) and loved it! I love to shop and that is what I did! Besides eat! I love Red Beans and Rice and Smoked Sausage! Also Muffelettas (sp) and those little powdered pastries! Won't even try to spell that one.
I am still thinking of where I would like to walk to. Right now I guess it would be to Milwaukee, WI to see my daughter. I miss her terribly!
So let me think some more and I'll get back to you.
What do you think about a question per week? Sort of cool and we can get to know each other better!
Ok enough of that! I had better go. Be back later to check in!

Welcome Slimming. I know you'll enjoy yourself around here

Shawn- I like the idea of a question per week as long as its not that deep. With school starting I don't want to think anymore than I have to
While on the subject of school, I hope I'm not the oldest one in my classes again this semester enough of food talk you're making me hungry
Jennh-blueberry upside down cake sounds yummy. How did it turn out. Don't think that much on you gain. Just focus on what you want and you'll have that 3.8 loss.

I agree with catgirl. I crave hot chocolate and when that happens I have some because I know if I don't..I will go overboard. As long as you're in control with it. I don't see it hurting that bad.

Anyways..I'll talk to you all tomorrow.

Hi Slimming! Welcome! Sorry about all the food references. I just got carried away.
Christina is right Jen, Don't worry about the gain. I know it is hard, especially when you try and it gets tough. Tomorrow is another day. Just remember you aren't in it alone. Besides your family and friends at home, you have us! And we want you to succeed! And yes the Blueberry Upsidedown cake sounds good. Let us know how it turns out, please.
Ok, I'm turning in for the night. Have work early tomorrow so I won't be on until evening.
To everyone tomorrow! And Good Night!

Shawn, the W.W. DVD was actually hard for me to keep up with. I have two left feet. I think I'll stick to walking until I lose some more weight until I start my Slim in Six dvd.

Hey Everyone,

I was just reading the post and I was going to tell you all how the cake turned out. It was awesome! We are going Sunday (Mom's B-day) to Papa's Pizza for her and one of my friends Matt's birthday. Matt will be 15 and my mom will be 50. I love Pizza! The cake turned out wonderful and it is already eaten it was wonderful. Yesterday was my Uncle's birthday, today is my cousin's birthday, the 23 is my mom's, the 24 is two of my friend's birthday's, the 26 is another cousin's birthday (She's in Washington at the Inauguration day stuff she is suppose to sing for the president), the 29 is my brother's birthday, and the 30 is my friend Matt's birthday alotta birthday's this month! I guess I had better go I will talk to you all later

Hiya,

I hope everyone is doing good today
I started my fitness class today. I was so pooped when I got done
It is a awesome circut system other than the steppers..they are not my friend they have every machine you can think of. I am really looking forward to my workouts now but I'll never admit that in public . Other than the schedualed times, I'm gonna go before I weigh in @ WW. I think I walked close to 2 miles today because parking was horrible but I enjoyed the walk.
I have a feeling that this is going to be a hard semester but I'm still shooting for A's

Goin to get some I'll check in later

Hello ladies! I just stopped in to check in. Gotta get to bed. Early day tomorrow.
I think doing whatever you are comfortable with is the best. I know I haven't done much either because I want to lose more weight first. Walking is the best ever though. I have made a committment to my friend and she and I are going to work out at least two days next week. Monday and Wednesday for sure and we will bring our stuff so we can work out other days
if we choose.
Well, I just wanted to say HI! I had better get to bed. Jenn too bad you couldn't send us some cake! Maybe the recipe?
Night!