Welcome to all the new posters and lurkers.

I was thinking yesterday that this forum is wonderful. It is nice because I know that everyone is in the same boat I am in. It is nice to see what exercises everyone else is doing. At my TOPS group there are some that need to lose just 20lbs. But to have people to talk to that are trying to lose around the same amount is just wonderful. You don't feel like you are the only person in the world. So I just wanted to say to everyone on here thank you for posting here and giving encouragement to everyone. It really really helps.

I have been drinking my water up a storm. And trying to get all my exercise in. Work has been so hectic...our shopworkers our not working too well together which really sucks. Makes the office work alot more difficult.

My TOPS group wants me to run for leader. I am scared to death. I have been thinking and praying about it. Part of me is excited that they would think that I was the gal for the job. But apart of me is afraid that I will do a lousy job .

Terri: I will pray for you and your family.

Lilion: Tell all the Elvis' I said hello in Vegas!

Angela: Could you tell me what OP is

Hilta: I wish I had your snow...I LOVE Snow

prplecat: Congrats on the weight loss!!

Hope everyone is having a good day and making good choices. I will try to check back later!

Scooter

WHEE!!!!! Lilion! What a great start.

You're probably pushing it to try to lose another 20 in 6 weeks. It could happen but if you get stalled it could do things to your mind you don't want to deal with. I'd set smaller goals and hope they add up quickly.


You go gal!

Hah! I'm going to be here tonight until 9:30 so I'm not really that worried about the work part. I need to check in on here a little more often...apparently a lot happens if you miss a day...or blink.

Is there anyone else in LA? I'm always on the lookout for new buddies.

American Idol...not loving the "pull the rug out from under them" method of telling contestants they are out. Telling the front row to relax only to tell that sweet little boy Judd that he was a goner. Melinda was in shock...did not take it well at all. Sarah seemed a little more prepared. I think Judd should have stayed, but I guess it's my own fault for not voting. GO BO!!! And Anwar! I'm not really feeling any of the girls yet. carrie has a great voice, I hated her song, but she interpreted it well. Janae got sympathy votes...Simon should learn not to make little girls cry.

But enough about that. I guess that was my present from my BF for losing another 4.5...getting to watch AI at his house...because he DESPISES the show...but humors me. He's good like that. Maybe that's why I love him

Birthday party this weekend...and a little worried about overdoing it. I know that one night off won't ruin my whole week but I don't want to backslide and not be able to get back on. Maybe I should get a rubberband for my wrist and snap it every time I have impure thought about cake and shots with my friends. *snap* *snap* *SNAP*

And of course every time I think of having the piece of cake I am saving my points for I hear my leader's voice in my head "Sliver, slice slab, SLOB" WAAAAAH. Same goes for the reasons why I'm not exercising. I tell myself and everyone else I need for the show to be over and done with and to have some breathing time....but we don't rehearse at 6:45 am and I could get up at 7 just as easily as 8. Baby steps Julee..Baby steps. I want to start taking ballroom dance lessons...BF isn't going for this one so much. He is rhythmless, true, but it could help (or break my toes). Ah love.

Oscars Sunday Night...I'd love to see Sideways do well, but I'm sure it will be the Million Dollar Baby Show..and Jamie Foxx of course. I'm going to have to tape it. I'm in a meeting till 6 then Bday plans. Fortunately we get the show LIVE out here (at 5pm) so people actually can come to my party after it's over.

Happy Thursday...

6 weeks!?! Gosh, my vacation is coming up faster than I thought!!! I guess I hadn't really done the math...I was just thinking February to April...two full months...but it's really not. So, Maybe I'll make it by June 1. That's 13 weeks and should be very do-able at 1 to 2 lbs a week...

Darn it all, I'd really wanted to be smaller than that by then. At this size, the dress sizes don't really dwindle without a large loss and I've got a really busy June with lots of events planned.

But then again, it took me a long time to get this fat...got to remember that! <Deep Breath> Repeat: "there is no instant gratification...there is no instant gratification" I can do this!

Hi scooter, I am not Angela, but I can answer your question, OP= On plan. That would be whatever plan you are on. My plan is counting calories. Iwillbe

Hi folks - just checking in again. Over the nasty cold, but last night got a stomach virus that was a monster. Maybe I will make the 2x2 this time .
Too tired for replies. Later -Ruby

Posted by Recipecrazy:
I am new. I hope everyone is having agood day.
Thank you thinthinker for your help.Now maybe I will do better.
recipecrazy

Welcome Recipecrazy!

JillyBean: I know exactly what you mean. Weighing in at home is easy but weighing in at TOPS is making you accountable. It is very motivating!

Hello ladies…

Can’t talk much today… have a lot to think about. Let me toss this out to you all… cause my friend is in class right now and I’m about to bust if I don’t get this off my chest.

Scenario:

I’ve been with my fiancé, James for 8 years. We want to get married. However, I am going to school and I have my tuition paid for by a certain institution. I was under the assumption that this waiver was only for my Bachelors degree. Today I find out that as long as my income qualifies and as long as I stay single, they will pay for my teaching credentials and my masters… matter of fact, my education is paid for as long as I meet those requirements. Now… being that I was under the assumption as soon as I got my BA that was it for my waiver. Someone told me it only covered lower Degrees and nothing above upper graduate degrees or something to that effect. So my fiancé and I set a date. JOY! However, after finding out this interesting tidbit of information, and knowing your plans are to at least get a Masters… What do I do? Do I talk to James and say hey… I’m getting a free ride through college/university and the chance to be debt free when I am done so we can’t get married just yet? My goal is to at least get my credential paid for and work as a teacher and do the masters myself.. however, that could mean another possible year or year and half stacked onto the year and half I have now to get your BA/BS. So another 3 to 4 years put off… this is also assuming I go full time and can get the classes I need each time…I really want to get married but then the chance to be debt free coming out of college is such a nice chance to have. Course I am feeling pressure from my parents and my in laws to get married as well…



Okie I’m having a brain fart right now... and I just found this info out… and I’m sorta depressed by this… I figured I’d post this and see if it relieves stress by getting it off my chest since my friends are in class and I can’t talk to them… I’m about to bust… brain hurts from thinking to much…I’ll post more later…About the in-laws, when I told them we set a date for Oct 2006 or March 2007, first of all they were excited to hear we finally set a date, but when they heard… his mom said… oh dear, we’re gonna be dead by then. nothing like putting on the pressure

I want my cake DANGIT! And I wanna at it too! Unfortunately I don’t think it will work in this situation… ahhh gotta love stress.

Okie, I’ll stop rambling now… I think I feel better… the jury is still out on that tho… I will have to talk with James when I get home. I will let you ladies know whats up….




Sue...

HELLO!!! I hope that I am in the right place.Anyway I am over 50 and have a lot of health problems.I just found out that I am a prediabetic and need to lose a lot of weight.My big problem is exercise.My feet hurt so bad and so do my knees.Are there any of you who have the same problems? I would welcome any tips on how to exercise with hurting feet and knees.
recipecrazy

Cherishell posted today at 1:13 PM:
Hello everyone. I am logging into your group for the first time. I found 3FC last year and spent about a month doing well. Then life happened and I went off my diet and into stress mode. Anyway I'm back again and I found your site which I believe is a much better place for me. I am not sure of my weight but it at about 335. Two years ago I joined the gym and lost several pounds but then stopped going b/c it interfered with the only time I see my family when I tried to go back again I felt very out of place. However, I know that I must exercise to lose weight and I must find time or I will not have it later! I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good brand of tread or eliptical (reasonably priced). I prefer the eliptical at the gym however the tread probably works better b/c it hurts more!

Thanks
MShel

Iwillbe: Thanks for waking me up at 4:30 AM!!!! I suppose now that I'm crawling in earlier, you expect me to get up earlier too? That's not going to happen!!! As far as the sleep pattern re-training, I think this is going to take awhile. I only laid awake for about an hour after hitting the pillow last night though so I guess I would say it's improving!

Prplecat: I feel for you with the second grader. I think the "baby" was probably in second grade when HE came home crying. Someone had made comments about me and of course he was upset. It's one thing when people are hurtful to us directly, but when they get our kids involved, it really hurts because THEY are hurting too. You handled it great! Good for you! *I'm glad you decided to post and not just lurk. I'm sure there is alot you could share with us and we'd like to share with you back. For instance, that is really interesting about the hypnosis. I'd be very interested in additional info: how much does it cost, how often do you have to go back, where did you find a practioner, etc? 21 pounds is awsome results. You go girl!

Jill: I can't imagine doing surgery either. I'm just a plain old chicken. I had my kids through natural childbirth and would be scared to death to be put under, let alone be cut on. But I do know that it IS the answer for some. One of the gals that posts here has had it and lost alot of weight and one of the gals husband's has had it with good results but complications. So it is definitely a personal decision.

Terri: Oh honey, I wish there was something I could say or do to ease the days for you guys. Life has got to be sooooo stressful, especially wanting to do what's right by BIL and knowing that your hands are tied legally from doing anything.



Survivor's on....gotta run.....I'll be back later.

Thanks Scooter.I have not thought about TOPS.That is a good idea!
recipecrazy